Cover photo for Bertha Mae Wells Shelton's Obituary
Bertha Mae Wells Shelton Profile Photo
1938 Bertha 2023

Bertha Mae Wells Shelton

June 7, 1938 — February 22, 2023

Lawrenceburg, TN formerly of Waynesboro, TN

 

Bertha Mae Wells Shelton was born June 7, 1938 in Pulaski, TN the daughter of the late Clyde Fanoy and Rosie Mae Yant Wells. She was united in marriage to Sammy Shelton on October 7, 1961 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1996.  Bertha retired from The State of Tennessee, where she worked in employment security. She departed this life on February 22, 2023 in Lawrenceburg, TN at her home at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 15 days.

She is survived by a son, Steven Douglas Shelton (Annette Stephenson) of Lawrenceburg, TN; a daughter, Patricia G. Shelton Beckham (B.H.) of Westpoint, TN; sister-in-law, Betty Wells; grandchildren, Tori Beckham, Adrienne Beckham Ebersole (Andrew), Courtney Shelton Ferguson (Guy), Caitlyn Shelton (Michael Ryan), Cacey Shelton Mitchell (Hunter); and great-grandchildren, Beckham Ebersole, Harper Ebersole, and Caroline Mae Ferguson.

In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by brother, W.C. Wells, and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm service time at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN, with Jacob Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens at Waynesboro, TN with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Butterfly Foundation.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bertha Mae Wells Shelton, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, February 24, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Wayne County

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Visitation

Saturday, February 25, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Wayne County

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Wayne County

104 West Hill Street, Waynesboro, TN 38485

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Memorial Gardens of Wayne County - Waynesboro

State Hwy 99, Waynesboro, TN 38485

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 906

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree