Eileen Shelton

1943 - 2026

Eileen Shelton

Eileen Couzens Shelton, loving wife of Kenneth E. Shelton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Erna Blasie Couzens. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dianne.

Eileen started working for the Nickel Plate Railroad in 1964 and moved to Roanoke in 1975 to work for N&W Railroad which had bought Nickel Plate.

She also met Kenny in 1975 and they were married on May 26, 1980 – Memorial Day.

Eileen's first car was a 1968 Ford Mustang which she loved. After many years Kenny bought her another 1968 Ford Mustang to replace the one from years before. She and Kenny were loyal members of the Roanoke Valley Mustang Club and she always enjoyed the time they spent at club events.

In addition to the Mustang Club, Eileen's love for German Shepherds and coins led to her being a long-time member of both the Roanoke Kennel Club and the Salem Coin Club.

In addition to her adoring husband of 46 years, Kenneth, she is survived by a step-son, William Linden Shelton (Gina); grandchildren, Alexander Brock (Sarah) and Angela Brook Shelton Garcia (Jose); a cousin, Donna Jean Suarez (Danny).

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to say a special thank you to her caregivers, Jackie Hayes and Debbie Peters for the love and attention that was shown to Eileen.

Online condolences may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com

Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

5160 Peters Creek Road