Mae Carmelita Shelton (nee Mattingly), 100, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church March 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Shelton; sons, William Vernon Shelton and John (survived by Claudia) Shelton; and her daughter, Doris J. (survived by Mike) McDaniel; and 11 siblings. Mae is survived by her children, Robert F. (the late Betty) Shelton, Rita A. (Frank) Herndon, and Anthony Shelton; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.
Mae was a housewife and loving mother to six children. She helped provide care for her nephew, Teddy, after her sister’s passing. She loved to cook, sew, plant flowers, and keep an immaculate home. She loved entertaining family for the holidays and cooking her favorite dishes. The family’s favorite dishes were potato salad and German chocolate cake. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and loved life. Her great cooking and kind spirit will be missed by everyone.
Friends may visit on Monday, March 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon at Alexander White Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann, MO. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.
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