Myrtle E. Wilson Shelton, died peacefully at Brian Center Viewmont on Monday, March 22, 2021. Born June 30, 1930 in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Lawrence Wilson and Donie L. Queen Wilson. A member of Temple Baptist Church, she was a department manager for Sears for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Kindig Shelton.
Myrtle is survived by her sons, Edwin Dale Shelton of Mineral, VA, and Steven Lynn Shelton of Silver Springs, FL; daughter, Vikki Shelton Wilson and husband, Tim of Hickory; and grandson, Kyle Wilson.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Lloyd King officiating. Covid 19 restrictions will be observed; masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Temple Baptist Church, 825 LR Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
Condolences may be sent to the Shelton family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Shelton family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
