Gladys Saunders Shelton Obituary
The passing of Gladys Saunders Shelton of Gretna, Virginia occurred on September 8, 2026. Gladys, born on November 1, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gladys Saunders Shelton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Henry Saunders and Ida Dalton Saunders; her husband Dan Thomas Shelton; her daughter Pauline Bailess; her son-in-law Melvin Mays; and her siblings, Ed Saunders, Booker Saunders, Norman Saunders, Virginia Jacobs and Doris Epperson.
She is survived by: her children, Edd Shelton (Pam Patterson) of Hurt and Penny S. Mays of Rustburg; her son-in-law Johnny Bailess of Hurt; and her grandchildren, Stephanie Johnson, Kristen Parsons (Josh), Marcilla Monroe (Mo), Karen Patrick and Daniel Mays.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Midway Baptist Church (1949 Midway Rd, Gretna, VA 24557). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at the Gretna Burial Park North Main.
