Joyce A. Shelton
February 2, 1937 ~ May 17, 2019
Joyce A. Shelton, 82, Mooresville, passed away May 17, 2019. Joyce was born February 2, 1937, in Charleston, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Susie (Jones) Imel.
Mrs. Shelton retired from GM Truck & Bus. Described as the rock for her family, she simply loved having her children and grandchildren together for gatherings. An avid gardener, she loved to grow flowers and vegetables. Joyce also enjoyed all kinds of crafts. She loved music and dancing – passing along that musical gift to her children. Her memory will be cherished by a loving family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. “Buddy” Shelton; sister, Alberta Hatton.
Survivors include her children, Trudy Milhon of Greenwood, Coy G. Kelso, Jr. (Teresa) of Indianapolis, and Susie Dawn Shelton of Camby; grandchildren, Derek Milhon, Aaron (Nicole) Kelso, Wendy Kelso, and Zackery Shelton; four great grandchildren; former spouse and lifelong friend, Coy Gene Kelso; special nephew, Geoffrey “Marty” Jones.
Friends and family will gather Monday, May 20, 2019, 4 to 7 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. The burial and committal will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 10 a.m., in West Newton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Coy, Trudy, and Susie, I love you. I have quite a few memories of your mom, every single one of them is good, I still have the Rich set that she gave me for Christmas when she had a little shop in her house that was across from the fire station. I’ve worked on everything she’s lived in I believe, she will be truly missed. Much love
Family and friends this is how I remember Joyce. Funny, pretty, very smart, hard working, independent, free spirited. She always welcomed me to any event if I decided to drop by. She caring and loving as a mother and center of her family. Her birthday was on groundhog day, always remembered that.☺ She will remembered with beautiful thoughts of her and for all those things she accomplished and loved by family all the days of her life RIHߑ¼love and prayers to family and Joyce’s friendsߙ
Thank You! Thank You Tim for being a life long friend.
Thank You Terresa & Pam! Our families have had an awesome journey together.
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I love you so much as a daughter and a friend and someday I know we will be together I miss you so much