of Jonesboro, AR
April 3, 1936 - February 28, 2018
Jimmie Lee Shelton, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St.Bernards Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Shelton was born in Troy, Mississippi to Virgil and Lorene Biggers on April 3, 1936.
She was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death were her parents; first husband, J.D. Shelton and second husband, Donald R. Bishop.
Survivors include, a son, Ron (Stacy) Shelton; two grandchildren, Ryan (Jessica) Shelton and Reid Shelton; one great-grandchild, Lily Hufford.
Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2:00pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Kenneth Gossett and David Gibson officiating. Pallbearers are Bill Montgomery, Stacy Miser, Bryan Owens, Ryan Shelton, Reid Shelton and Jerry Qualls. Burial will be private.
Visitation precedes the service at the funeral home from 12:30pm '''' 2:00pm, service time.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 2001 W. Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or Grace Point Church of Christ Building fund, 1405 Old Bridger Rd., Jonesboro, AR 72401.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Ron and family - so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Even though I never knew her personally I am sure she was a wonderful person through you and your family. May she rest in peace and may God Bless you.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. May fond memories replace your sorrow at this time. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I’m sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. I pray God’s comfort and strength will be with you in the days ahead.
May your family find comfort as “the hearer of prayer†embraces their heart (Psalms 94:19). Lean on one another for strength and encouragement to stay strong during this most difficult time.
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My mother was a former resident of Wesley on the Ridge and I became friends with Jimmie. I would always take her , Ms Imogene and Juanita Christmas presents. She will surely be missed. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Shelton family, please accept my condolence. To learn about God’s promise to rid the earth of sickness, death and to resurrect our loved ones who have died back to a Paradise earth, go to: tinyurl.com/JYP4YL4 and read or listen to the information along with your copy of the Bible because these promises include Jimmie Lee. My deepest sympathy to you all.
My condolences to the Shelton Family. May you keep many happy memories of your dear one close to your hearts. But when sadness comes, may these promises from Jehovah God help you to endure. "Do not be anxious....but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.
Ron I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our prayers go out to you and your family. May God comfort and strengthen you in this difficult time.
Ron and family,
I am praying for you and the family during this difficult time. I enjoyed working with her at the buffet so many years ago. She was such a sweet person. She was so proud of you and your family. May you and family fine strength and peace in the Lord.