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Shelton Paulos Obituary

HARLEM, Ga. - Shelton (Shelley) Paulos, age 38, entered into rest November 9th. A memorial service will be held at Journey Community Church Monday, November 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bobby Smith officiating. Ms. Paulos was a longtime resident of Harlem. She graduated from North Augusta High School and had worked over the years in various positions in office management. survivors include her beloved son Luke Paulos; parents Sarah and Alford Barnett; father Charles Paulos; sisters Stacey (Bruce) Randall, Sadie (Frank) Mishoe; brother Matt Paulos; foster daughter Jill Gonzalez; maternal grandmother Jean Shelton and paternal grandmother Betty Baldwin; other family members, Steve and Ruth Baldwin and family, and Terry Harris; her nephews James Herndon, Steven Randall, Gabe McGhee and McCoy Mishoe; and her aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Billy Shelton and paternal grandfather Bob Baldwin. She was an active member of Journey Community Church and loved her church. Shelley enjoyed family gatherings, church activities, getting together with friends, road trips, camping, and holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she would have her tree up by Thanksgiving. She would be out in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving happily shopping in all of the crowds. All who knew her appreciated her quick wit and her love of music. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Lydia Project, 2501 McDowell Street, Augusta, GA 30904. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Trinity Hospice for the support and loving care that was given to Shelley during her illness. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at Journey Community Church. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy. 78, Harlem, Ga. Please visit starlingfuneralhome.com to sign online guest book.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2012.
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Shell-it's been 1 year since you left us. As you already know, "Sixx" has joined you in heaven 2 days ago. I know you were there to help her and both of ya are rockin' it out now. I wanted to write here in memory of you 1 year later. Two of the headbanger sisters are gone from Earth but not from our hearts and memories. Miss you lots!

Miko BassGirl Villagran

November 9, 2013

Ashley Fountain

November 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shelley was a gift that we got to share for too short a time.

Carl Chesley

November 12, 2012

Dear Family, may The Lord comfort you. As The Lord receives Shelly into His arms we can rejoice even though the sorrow for now will be acute May God comfort and provide for all those Shelly loved so much

James and Joanne Paulos

November 12, 2012

My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Shelly. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another.
Jeremiah 29:12,13

November 12, 2012

so very sorry for your loss.

Lloyd Horton

November 12, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the family

Brooke Faulkner

November 12, 2012

Sending thoughts and prayers for Luke and Shelly's family. Shelly watched my children for awhile and I loved sitting and talking with her. She was always very happy and upbeat and was always smiling.

Judy Strogonoff

November 12, 2012

My heart goes out to your family. Shelley was a flower girl in my wedding--can that be 33 years ago? My prayers are with you.

Lynne Drye

November 12, 2012

Shannon Sapp Cole

November 12, 2012

May God hold you close during this time of need. Childhood friends are never forgotten.

Lauren Felder Amos

November 11, 2012

Love you Shelley! <3

Jacqueline Moye

November 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to Luke and all the family Devon Chenoweth (Band)at Harlem High

November 11, 2012

We will miss our dear cousin. May her soul rest in peace. May her memory be eternal.
With love and prayers -
Ben, Alex, Paul and Emily McClain; Avia and Andrew Stocker; Mary Collins.

November 11, 2012

Prayers to all. My peace, love, strength, follow in our days of mourning. She will be missed.

jenny sikes

November 11, 2012

Our prayers are with you all! We are praying for our LORD and Savior to continue to give you strength! We have watched Luke grow up right next door, remembering what a great job his mama has done! Luke and Koby used to be our first Trick-or-Treaters every year! Shelly will be missed by many!

John & Pamela Sullivent

November 11, 2012

Eva Shannon

November 11, 2012

I feel confident you're smiling down as you watch over your loved ones. Only the good die young.

Donna Wilkie Tipton

November 11, 2012

Dear Stacy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have heard so many great stories about Shelly through the years from Stacy. She will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything for the family.
God Bless!
Love,
Nicci and George

Nicci Bush

November 11, 2012

Shelley, I am just heartbroken over the loss of you. You were definitely one of a kind and I am so blessed that I got the chance to know you and call you my friend. My heart goes out to your family but especially your precious Luke. I pray that God give him the strength he will need in the days, weeks, months and years to come. I know you will be watching over him just as you always have. You will be missed by SO MANY!! Love you darlin!!

Debbie Amerson

November 11, 2012

We knew each other well over 30 years, my dear friend, and shared so many wonderful memories. You were one of my besties - always will be - and you will never be forgotten. I love you so much. Thank you for being such a large part of my life!

Amy Pearre Young

November 11, 2012

Matt,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
You wull be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey Redd

November 11, 2012

We love you, Shelley.

Katy Yeargain

November 11, 2012

Thinking of you all with much love and prayers for comfort.

Chaaron Barnes

November 11, 2012

Thank U family for sharing Shelley all these years with us & we luved her so much..... She has touched everyones life that she came in contact with n will always be remembered n never forgotten....... God Bless u all in the days ahead n if theres anything needed please let me know ....God has one awesome Angel ....... We luv u Care Bear .....

Jane n Jimmy, William, Amber, Austin Powell

November 11, 2012

Ann Randall

November 11, 2012

Greg Randall

November 11, 2012

Sarah,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time,D shift.

November 11, 2012

Christy Maddox

November 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless Luke and give him the strength in the days & years ahead. My heart is very heavy for him. God Bless

Katherine Peebles

November 10, 2012

Love u sis. Always remember our "girls" song for all of us girls!!!! We Are Family by Sister Sledge

Vikki bowman

November 10, 2012

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