Mildred Shelton Silvers

Born in Flag Pond, Tennessee, she was one of 15 children and was a farmer and a homemaker. Mrs. Silvers was a member of The Lord’s Tabernacle Church, where she attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. While at Signature Healthcare, she thoroughly enjoyed the third Sunday church services.

She is survived by three sisters: Lois Graybeal of Erwin, Clarice Harris of Johnson City and Glenda Huff and husband, David, of Lexington, Kentucky; six brothers: Raymond Shelton and wife, Helen, of Greeneville, Warner Shelton and wife, Verna, of Meansville, Georgia, Buster Shelton and wife, Gaye, of Greeneville, Jerry Shelton of Unicoi and Ora Eugene Shelton of Greeneville; beloved niece: Robin Shepherd, who saw to her needs for over 13 years and took her on many rest home trips; Robin’s husband, Gary; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Mary Malone (who was her roommate at Signature Healthcare), Shelby Bailey, Lisa Bagetta, Carlas Landers, Angie Hensley and Marcella Hensley.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Ervin and Theora Ramsey Shelton; siblings: Roland Shelton, Willard Shelton, Flora Shelton, Myrtle Wilder, Beulah Turner and Gearld Shelton.

The family will receive friends Friday from 5-8 pm and again Saturday from 12-2 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Gregg Graybeal and Rev. Harley Greene officiating.

Interment will follow in River Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dwayne Wyatt, Ricky Ball, Gary Helbert, Ricky Cook, Doug Justice and Randy Carter.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Signature Healthcare of Greeneville, and the doctors and nurses at Greeneville Community Hospital East.