Sharon Rae Shelton

Sharon Rae Shelton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 70. Sharon was born on February 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Arline and Herman Mitchell. She graduated from Southeast High School, class of 1969, and The University of Central Oklahoma in 1991 with a degree in Economics. She was president of the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, President of the Weeders and Seeders Garden Club of Oklahoma City, and volunteered her time on endless committees throughout her life.

She married the love of her life, John Shelton in 1970 and had 51 magical years of marriage. During that time, she discovered her biggest joy in life, when she became a mother of two daughters, Melissa and Alisha, and was totally dedicated to her children in every aspect of their lives. She was also a Grandmother of six, whom she spoiled beyond measure and brought her endless happiness.

There are no words that could accurately describe Sharon and the life that she lived. Sharon lived full, like a rocket that left a blazing trail in its path. She was frenetic, authentic, over the top, playful and magical. She had an infectious laugh, bright eyes and had an irresistible personality, that caught the attention of everyone around her. Sharon had a deep faith, a childlike curiosity and was continually pushing herself on her spiritual journey.

Sharon had a passion for travel, adventure, photography and above all, her family. She loved spending time at their home in Winter Park, Colorado. She was an avid skier, loved playing tennis and biking and was a fierce competitor whenever the opportunity arose. Sharon had a bigger than life personality and was truly the life of any party. Her ability to help others around her was one of her biggest gifts. She touched many lives with her time, attention, generosity and her zest for life.

Maybe you could understand her most by the photos she took. Sharon has spent much of her life capturing everything around her from behind the lens of her camera. Her favorite subjects were those that she loved, and she was notoriously known to have a camera hanging around her neck for every occasion, shooting photos endlessly as if she was trying to stop time and remember every moment.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Shelton, daughter Melissa, son-in-law Martin Goldstein, and their daughters Avery, Rory and Zoe of Denver, CO, and daughter Alisha, son-in-law Kevin Dunnington, and their sons George, Henry and Abe of Oklahoma City, OK, five of her siblings, Lyndell Mitchell, Cheryl Dubuc, Kevin Mitchell, Kelly Baker and Bryan Mitchell and countless other family members and friends whose lives she has deeply touched over the years.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents Arline and Herman Mitchell, and brothers Dana Mitchell and Lannie Mitchell.

The family will be holding a private Celebration of her life.

Sharon, spent time involved in two specific charities that were very special to her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of her to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic www.okc.phil.org and The Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House www.rmhc-okc.org.