Shelby Jean Heaton Obituary
The passing of Shelby Jean Heaton of Elizabethton, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 21, 2026 at the age of 83. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid adieu to Shelby's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Shelby has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene H. Bowers and Vergie Lovelace Bowers; and her husband James Floyd Heaton. She is survived by: her son Floyd; her daughter-in-law Sheree Heaton; her grandchildren, Sean Heaton, Emily Heaton, Evan Windham and Windham; her brother Eugene; and her close friend Larry Clark.
