Mary Elizabeth Talley Shelton was born June
13, 1947, in Chilton County, Alabama.
She departed
her life on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She confessed
Christ at an early age at New Convert Baptist Church
in Mapleville, AL. She was also faithful and dedicated
member and event coordinator of Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Church.
She graduated from trade school in Chilton County. She
furthered her education at Massey Draughton Business
College in Mont, AL. Her career path consisted of
working for Camp Town in Clanton, AL, Russell’s Golf
Service Gas Station, New Caroline Mutual Insurance
Agency and as a School Bus Driver for ten years and
Secretary for Patterson Elementary, all in Montgomery,
AL. Then, she later retired from Jeff Davis High School
as the secretary and Lowe’s in Prattville, AL, as the
Team Leader.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: her son, Kenneth
Shelton; two grandchildren, LaQuasha Ponder and
Jana Brooks; adopted grand-daughter and son, Dawn
Roberts and Raymond Rivers; one great-grandchild,
Jabria Brooks; and a host of sisters, brothers, nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
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