(From Clark Funeral Home)Virginia Mae Shelton, daughter, loving wife to Leslie Shelton, mother of two, grandmother of seven and great grandmother of seven was born on June 6, 1930, as America was descending into the Great Depression. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dolly Radford who along with her 6 brothers and 2 sisters grew up in the rural countryside of Goldsboro, North Carolina.
At the age of 17, she relocated to Virginia where she met Leslie James Shelton, a soldier in the United States Army. They soon married and in time joyfully welcomed their sons Kenneth George and Edward James.
Due to military assignments their family moved often, living in a number of states and internationally in England, Germany and Italy finally retiring to Goodman, Missouri.
Virginia was selected as the Military Wife of the Year representing the Southern European Task Force based out of Vicenza, Italy! She enjoyed working as a volunteer Grey Lady, and a dental assistant at military bases where her husband was stationed; she also worked as a cafeteria worker and in catalog sales.
Virginia was a lifelong Christian, she set an example by the way she lived out her Christian faith. Through her faith in Jesus Christ she received his free gift of salvation and Holy Spirit given giftings of service, wisdom, giving, and teaching which always inspired and motivated others to follow Jesus.
Virginia was selected as the Military Wife of the Year representing the Southern European Task Force based out of Vicenza, Italy! She enjoyed working as a volunteer Grey Lady, and a dental assistant at military bases where her husband was stationed; she also worked as a cafeteria worker and in catalog sales.
Virginia was a lifelong Christian, she set an example by the way she lived out her Christian faith. Through her faith in Jesus Christ she received his free gift of salvation and Holy Spirit given giftings of service, wisdom, giving, and teaching which always inspired and motivated others to follow Jesus.
She held the position of Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star which is a society of dedicated women who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good.
Upon retiring to Goodman, Missouri she weekly enjoyed her time quilting with friends, and serving on multiple committees at Goodman Baptist Church. Her hobbies included Crocheting, Quilting, Fishing, and her love for dogs.
Virginia is survived by her two sons, Kenneth George married to Wendy Stephenson Shelton and Edward James married to Suzanne Lillian Shelton.
She is survived by grandchildren Cassie and her husband Michael Lund, and Meghan and her husband Ryan McCrackin, Crystal and her husband Michael Griffith, Charmaine Francean Shelton, Samuel Plinio Shelton, Annette and her husband Obadiah Scroggins and Barbara Shelton.
She is also survived by great grandchildren Obadiah Scroggins, Landen Scroggins, Gideon Galutia, Moriah Lund, Uriah Lund, Adelaide McCrackin and Virginia McCrackin.
She is survived by one sister Judy Bell.
We will miss your beautiful example and your willingness to always be there for us!
Monday, June 26, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850
Funeral Service
Monday, June 26, 2023
10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850
10:00 AM
Clark Chapel of Memories 312 S. Wood St.
Neosho, MO 64850
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