Mrs. Thelma E. Shelton of Richmond departed this life August 5, 2015. She is survived by one daughter, Peturla Sydnor; two aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 12 noon at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to time of funeral. Rev. Alvin Armstead, Pastor. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends assemble at church 11:45 a.m. Wednesday