Velda Marie Jackson, Shelton, L'Roy of Amarillo passed from this world February 5, 2025. Marie was born in Purcell, Oklahoma on April 9, 1927. She was one of four children born to Charlie and Linnie Jackson. Siblings preceding her in death were Nolan Charles Jackson and Linnie Cotgreave. A surviving brother, Dr Douglas Jackson lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Jeanie.Marie left Oklahoma in 1945 and moved to Borger Texas. She met and married her husband Hubert Lee Shelton in 1946. They both worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. They had two sons Ron and Lanny. Ronald Lee Shelton lives in Harker Heights, Texas with his wife Wanda and Lanny Charles Shelton lives with his wife Dawn in St. George, Utah. Lee Shelton passed away in 1971. Marie later married Muriel Eugene L'Roy who also worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. Muriel's son Alan L'Roy lives in Sugarland, Texas with his wife Jan. Marie and Muriel were married 44 years before Muriel passed away in 2015.
Marie is survived by 3 sons, Ronald, Alan, and Lanny. A brother, Dr Douglas Jackson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandsons, granddaughters, and great grandchildren. Marie went to be with her Lord February 5, 2025 surrounded by her boys and their wives. Marie loved her Lord. She wanted so much to be raptured with her boys. She will now be wrapped in Jesus's arms waiting on them.
