Irene Shelton Obituary
Irene J. Shelton, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. She was born on November 9, 1939 to the late Edna Burns and the late Sherman Shelton. Irene is the beloved mother of Dan Whittle, Lisa Whittle, and Stephen Whittle; cherished sister of Shirley Rippley; also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd, Halethorpe MD 21227 on Sunday from 2pm - 5pm.
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1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227-2714
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