Bessie Shelton

Departed this life August 19, 2019. Mrs. Bessie M. Shelton, age 96, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Shelton Sr., one daughter, Shelia I. Moore and two sons, Larry and Gary Shelton. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon C. and Rosalind L. Shelton; one son, Eugene Shelton Jr.(Vernita); twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Green; a host of nieces among them a devoted Carol Hudson, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends from 3 to 4PM Sunday. Funeral services will be held Monday 11AM at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Minister Sharon C. Shelton off. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45AM Monday.