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Evelyn Virginia Shelton

Evelyn Shelton Obituary

Evelyn Virginia Shelton, 72, went to be with the angels Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Oakdale, CA. She was on born in Coleman,TX May 31, 1938 to Jessie and Emma Pinkston.
She enjoyed her craft making and selling them. Evelyn also enjoyed her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Gayle (Bruce) Melton of Wellton, AZ, and Doris Groak of Yuma, AZ; brother, Ernest (Constance) Pinkston of Modesto, CA; sister, Shirley Tooker of Modesto, CA, along with many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Emma (Briggs) Pinkston; husband, Herman Daniel (Boone) Shelton Sr.; son, Herman Daniel Jr.; grandson, Colby Demick; sisters, Betty Gomez and Mary Holmes of Modesto, CA; brother, Don Pinkston of Long Beach, CA.
She had a loving smile, laughter and great sense of humor. She was a great mother and grandmother you will be dearly missed.
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Published by Yuma Sun from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Shelton

24 Entries

Brietta

May 31, 2024

Grandma it´s Bri. Today is your 86th birthday. You often visit me in my dreams with important messages and memories. Still teaching me important lessons even after all these years. I miss you so much, still. Time does not heal much.
Today, I will be spending my day in the garden, baking and making sweet iced tea in the Arizona sun just for you. I love you, Happy Birthday

Shirley Tooker

April 9, 2011

Sisters areorever. I'm so glad you are mine. You'll always be in my heart.

Love and Kisses
Shirley

I missMomma so much

Gayle Melton

April 6, 2011

Brietta Shelton

April 3, 2011

Grams,I miss you so much. All the time we spent together was never enough. But I'll meet you again and I get to see that mischieveous smile of yours.

Dawn Box

March 22, 2011

Grandma (meme) I just want you to know that I love you and thank you for everything! Everyone misses and loves you so much! I know your spirit is always with me mom and the kids! Miss seeing you with dane and skylar! You guys had just a wonderful connection and to see you guys together was the best but one day we will all be together again but I'm here just finishing taking care of mom and the kids and to pass the wonderful things to the smaller generation! Love you grandma!

Doris (daughter) Groak

March 22, 2011

Mom I love you, there will never be a mom like you. I miss you so much! I think of our days shopping, laughing, crafts and just being silly. We had the best times ever! I will miss those times and you! I love you always mom. Tears flow with the want of just to talk to you, hold you or just to be able to lay by you one more time. Those kisses and hugs will last me a lifetime maw. Rest in peace. See you maw.

Kasee Bayless

March 20, 2011

Grandma I wonder
where you keep your wings.

Are they hung in your closet
with the rest of your things?

Do you put them away
and just use them at night

or give them to Rosie
to polish up bright.

I know you have wings,
for this must be true,

’cause God always gives
them to Angels just like you.

I LOVE YOU GRANDMA !

Nancy Harvey (McKay)

March 18, 2011

To my cuzzz.. Gayle and all the family, My prayers go out to you all in your time of loss. No words can ever say enough when we loose a loved one. As of Jan our mother has been gone for one year and my father over 25 years ago. It seems like yesterday. I met Evelyn a few years back and I can say she had a big heart for one and all and will be missed. There is a saying I'd like to say... NEVER put a question mark where GOD put a period. Love ya

Nancy Harvey (Mckay)

March 18, 2011

To my cuz... Gale and all the family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. no words can explain how we all feel when we loose a parent for I lost my mom a year ago last Janand my father over 25 yrs ago. My prayers go out to you all. There is a saying I like to say.... never put a question mark where GOD put a period! Love ya xo

Brietta Shelton

March 14, 2011

Grams,when the sun is out, I'll know it's you. You've always been my sunshine. Thank you for being the most charming grandmother anyone could ever have. I carry you with me daily in mind and soul. I love you infinity times infinity.

March 13, 2011

Grandma Doris, It took a while for you to warm up to me but after that you always had a smile on your face and a hot cup of coffee ready for us to drink together. I know heaven was holding a place for you when god saw how you took care of your daughter and grandchildren. I remember how you took care of those school bus children even when they were acting up. I still keep in touch with Dawn and always ask about you. Now I know you are out of pain and with your husband, parents, son and others who have passed on. I hope you are at peace. Erin, Dawns U.W.big sister.

Jessica Winningham

March 13, 2011

Always will miss my gma. i love her so much. i hope she is happy and pain free now. love yas

Angela Keane

March 13, 2011

For My Dearest Aunt Evelyn,
You brightened my days many a time with your smile and twinkle in your eye. You always had such a wonderful outlook on life and I will always remember this. As I hold these precious times in my heart and forever.
May you rejoice with the Lord and all our family.
I love you for being so forgiving and so caring. May all of us be able to take away such a lesson in loving others.
Thank you-

Roseannz Kinnick

March 12, 2011

Hi Doris sorry about your mom love Roseanna

Ernest Pinkston

March 12, 2011

My Dear Sister may you rest in peace.You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Go to the welcome arms of all those who have preceded you and give them my love. your loving lttle brother.

Ernest Pinkston

March 12, 2011

Evelyn, You were my very special sister. When I was just a little boy you made me do my home work. As a young man I loved coming to yuma to visit during the summer. Danny and I would go to the desert to go hunting or just target practice. As an adult I was smart enough not to come in the summer. I loved comming to bring Mom and hang out whenever possible. I love you so much and I know you are safe again with Danny and Junior. I miss you terribly and will never forget the great times we had together. Rejoice with all those who have gone before. I Love you sis, you will always be in my heart.

Dane and Skylar Deater and Box

March 12, 2011

I love you GG and miss you!

Buddy & Sherry Barber

March 12, 2011

Evelyn RIP for you are walking with Jesus. You was always very special to Buddy and I and always in our thoughts and prayers, we love you, Our prayers go out to the family to have peace and comfort to know she is in peace and in a far better place than we are.

dawn box

March 12, 2011

I think we should all light a candle for eternal life of my grandmother evelyn shelton in our hearts! I love you grandma!

Dawn Box

March 12, 2011

Grandma you were the best grandma ever! I will forever remember your smile and joyful loving you! I will always and forever love you and miss you! You are always in my heart and I'm so glad that you are not in pain anymore. Take care of my little brother colby and thank you for making me strong and wonderful. Don't worry about us. I'm taking care of our family Meme. I know you have been with us.....I can feel you. Love you grandma forever and always! Your grandaughter, Dawn

Melissa Espinoza

March 12, 2011

Dawn I know your going through a hard time right now my heart and prayers go out ot you and your family every one heals in there own way and I just want you to know my family is here for you always

Gayle Melton

March 11, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

KASEE BAYLESS

March 11, 2011

GRANDMA YOU ARE A TRUE ANGEL THAT GOD HAS CALLED UPON TO GO UP TO HEAVEN TO BE WITH GRANDPA AND UNCLE JUNIOR . WE DIDN'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER BUT THE MEMORIES ARE A LIFE TIME OF HAPPY THOUGHTS . AND THE TIME WE DID HAVE I'M TRULY BLESSED I GOT TO SHARE MY MEMORIES AND HAPPINESS WITH YOU AND TAKE IN THE LAST BIT OF MEMORIES I COULD .WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY AND WE LOVE YOU .THE BAYLESS FAMILY JASON,KASEE,DANIELLE AND EMMA

Gayle Melton

March 11, 2011

Mom, I know you are with Daddy now and I know you don't hurt any more and I thank God for that. I love you more than you will ever know and my heart is broken.I love you and will miss you.

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