Margaret Pope Shelton
1922 - 2013
Margaret Pope Shelton
1922 - 2013
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BORN
1922
DIED
2013
Margaret Shelton Obituary
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and son; her sister, Mary Eleanor Pope King; and her two brothers, Judge H. Leroy Pope, Jr. and James Willliam Pope; and her niece, Jo Eleanor King Poteete.
Her survivors include her daughter; nephews, Don Pope King and Joseph Calvin King of Jackson, Stephen Leroy Pope and James William Pope, Jr. of Memphis; and nieces, Patricia Pope Wyatt of Memphis and Susan Pope Smith of Brownsville; along with many great, great – great; and great- great – great nieces; and nephews. She also leaves her long time best friend, Edyth Ann Worthy.
The family thanks the staff and friends at Alexandria Place Assisted Living and Northbrooke Healthcare and Rehab Center for their loving care.
Mrs Shelton was a life- long, dedicated member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (formerly Hays Avenue Methodist Church). A Visitation will be held at Aldersgate on Sunday December 29, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. followed by the Funeral Services. The burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery with Dr. Barry Scott officiating the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or Hollywood Cemetery Association.
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Sandra Sykes Motts
January 17, 2014
Like so many others, Mrs. Shelton taught me typing and shorthand as well and such a wonderful teacher she was! When I would go to Jackson for a visit, my sisters (Jada, Gloria and Nan) and I would always meet Mrs. Shelton and Miss Worthy for lunch and I'm so thankful and appreciate all those lunches that we had together. What precious memories we all have of Mrs. Shelton. Kathy, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Freeman Little
January 3, 2014
Mrs. Shelton was a beautiful lady inside and out. I was one of the many fortunate ones to have her as a typing and shorthand teacher and to be one of her typing assistants...as well as serve on the yearbook staff. She is one teacher who inspired me to be a teacher. I not only had the privilege of being in her class but when I got a teaching job at Jackson High School, we were on the faculty together. Such beautiful memories. And her wonderful, devoted friend, Ms. Worthy...what a friendship! They were like sisters. I had the opportunity to meet an angel..what a blessing. I will miss her so much. Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the days and months ahead.
Beverly KeeHearn
December 31, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was one of my favorite teachers at Jackson High. She taught me keyboarding, a skill I have used throughout my life. She was kind, good, cheerful, and funny. She made a difference in so many lives. What a blessing she was and is to us. I will never forget her.
Glenn Johnson
December 30, 2013
Never a more caring, loving teacher than Mrs Shelton was to her classes. She seemed to make all people special as she saw in her students what we didn't see ourselves. RIP lovely lady, RIP.
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Patty Little West
December 30, 2013
Very saddened by the passing of one of our great teachers. I had Mrs. Shelton for both typing and home room. She was a wonderful asset to our school and one of the teachers who was loved by all her students.
Deborah Smith
December 29, 2013
Won't ever forget Mrs. Shelton. Loved having her at JCM in mid-late 70s. Always so sweet and thoughtful of the students.
December 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Shelton Family. Mrs. Shelton was a wonderful teacher who truly cared for her students.
May God comfort and strengthen you.
Carmena Mackey (Indianapolis, IN)
Denise Tucker
December 29, 2013
There are some teachers that you remember fondly and Mrs. Shelton was certainly one! I LOVED seeing Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Worthy around town and often thought how blessed they were to have each other!
Randy Preissig
December 29, 2013
A wonderful, caring person and an excellent teacher.
December 29, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was such an outstanding person. Her classroom was a place where students wanted to go. She had great command over students while being gentle and understanding their educational needs. Only fond memories of her after 44years!
Dianne Fields
December 28, 2013
What a lovely and honorable lady and teacher.She and Ms. Worthy... this best of teachers and role models. Blessings to the family.
Dianne Fields
Ida Marie Smith
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was a wonderful person and teacher. I think of her often as she helped me love to type! The typing skills I learned from her have been an asset in my various jobs.
With deepest sympathy to her family and friends,
Ida Marie Smith
JCM class of 1978
December 28, 2013
Kathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Jim and Linda Pope
Kay Hanebuth Russell
December 28, 2013
Margaret Shelton was a warm, compassionate lady. I never saw her without a smile on her face.
December 28, 2013
Such a delightful person and teacher.I lovely representative of mankind.Bless you.
Peggy Jones Case
December 28, 2013
Mrs.Shelton taught me the skill of typing, which I have used over 50 years, on a daily basis, earning a living and many other activities. She never forgot you, if you were her student, and I will never forget her.
Smitty Smith
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was a wonderful teacher. I use her gift of typing every day including right now. I am very grateful.
Jo Ann Smith
December 28, 2013
Kathy we are thinking of you and your dedication to and care of your mother was so admiral. We felt Margaret was part worthy or Edyth was part Shelton,.hoping days ahead will bring you much sunshine.
December 28, 2013
My life was blessed to have been touched by Mrs. Shelton. She was an excellent teacher, a credit to her profession. She will be missed by her former students and friends.
Camille Strange
Diane Whalley
December 28, 2013
Mrs Shelton was one of the sweetest and best teachers at Jackson High School. I was just mentioning her the other day to a friend of mine. She and Miss Worthy always came to our HS reunions every time we had one. Diane Duncan Whalley (1967)
December 28, 2013
We need more teachers like Mrs. Shelton. She showed that she really cared for her students. Betty Pulliam Keen, Class of 1960
Cindy Fleming Cawthon
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was my teacher as well as a close family friend. She was a special friend to my family and a beloved, dedicateed teacher who touched many lives.
Peggy Hahn Rahkola
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton taught me typing and shorthand which enabled me to get a very good job and that led to a great career in computer sciences. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to tell her how grateful I was a few years back.
December 28, 2013
We thank God for the privilege of knowing Margaret as her parsonage family. Precious memories have been made and we will pray for you and the family that your good memories will bless you throughout your lives.
Bro. Glenn and Georgia Hill
Dickie Brewster
December 28, 2013
Wonderful lady and teacher.
Ron Agnew
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was a kind lady and very good neighbor on Bon Air Circle where I grew up. The neighborhood boys spent many days skating on her concrete driveway while she watched us from her door. My mother always spoke highly of her.
Linda Spiese
December 28, 2013
I am one of the many grateful students who remembers her fondly. It was a privilege to know her.
Linda Zent
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was a wonderful teacher as well as a person. She will be mised by all.
Jo Wimberly Scott
December 28, 2013
Mrs. Shelton was a special teacher and will never be forgotten. I had her for typing and shorthand in high school and came to see her more at Alexandria Place where I would have the privilege of seeing her many more times and having some great visits with her. My sympathy to her family and may God guide you through these next days as you take her to the final resting place. Keep those memories alive and to Miss Worthy your friendship to her was so special and never loose those cherished memories. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this time.
Wink Martindale
December 27, 2013
I remember Mrs. Shelton so well. She was beloved by her students, of which I was one. She taught me typing, one of the "few" subjects I enjoyed in high school. May God bless her family.
I am thankful for having known her during my days at Jackson High School.
Wink Martindale
December 27, 2013
What a great Lady and Teacher..Frank and Sissy
Sandra Mullins Ayers
December 27, 2013
Mrs. Shelton taught me both typing and shorthand. These skills enabled me to earn a living and I am forever grateful to her. Not only was she my favorite teacher but she was my mentor. I served as her typing assistant for two years and she taught me so much. She has left a legacy that would be very difficult to duplicate. I loved her so dearly and my prayers are with her family.
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