Shelby J. Shelton

Shelby Jean Shelton, 82, of Trumann, Arkansas passed away on October 8, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born on July 16, 1942, in White Hall, Arkansas, to William and Della (McCarty) Green. Shelby was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Trumann, Arkansas. She enjoyed preaching the gospel to others, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Survivors include two children, Renee Tolbert of Trumann, Arkansas, and Jason Thomas (Nicki) of the home; five grandchildren: Dewayne “C.D.” Green, Nathan Tolbert, Tyler Tolbert, Will Thomas, and Shelby Thomas; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Della (McCarty) Green; husband, Buddy Shelton; two brothers, Curtis Green and Kenneth Green; and one sister, Jewel Creecy. 

Her grandchildren are honored to serve as pallbearers. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Trumann, Arkansas, with Apostle Timothy Vanover officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas, under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.