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Brenda Shelton-Law Obituary

Brenda (Darlene) Shelton-Law, 68, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Fieldale, Virginia.

Born on March 20, 1957, Darlene was a high school graduate who cherished her role as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was deeply rooted in family, and she found immense joy in the generations that followed her.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Tonya Colvin; sons Robert Oakley (Donna) and JD Hall (Renee); and bonus children Joey Shelton (Meritt), Wayne Shelton (Natalie), and Diana Johnson. Brenda's legacy continues through her grandchildren: Lexi, Cheyenne, Kameron, Kennedy, Joey, Megan, Kirsten, Josh, and LeeAnna; as well as her bonus grandchildren Jacob, Emma Kate, Caroline, Alison, Adam, Chuck, Jeffrey, Hanna, Woody, and Cheyenne. She was also blessed with 17 great-grandchildren who brought light to her later years.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father Irvin Odelis Hylton; mother Minnie Alice Turner-Hylton; and husband Elmer Rufus Shelton.

Her warmth and love will be remembered by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she held dear.
Published by Martinsville Bulletin on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Charlotte Craig

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