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Mary Shelton

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Mary Shelton obituary, 1932-2025, Stuarts Draft, VA

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

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Charlton & Groome Funeral Home & Crematory Inc

619 Lifecore Drive

Fishersville, Virginia

Mary Shelton Obituary

Mary Rae Urquhart Shelton, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Stuarts Draft, VA. She was born on December 25, 1932, in Keyser, WV to her parents Madge and Raymond Bright.

Mary worked as a banker with Southside Bank.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, William S. Urquhart.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Shelton; her daughter, Julie Urquhart Strong and husband, Sam; her grandson, Matthew Strong; her beloved dog, Sophie; as well as extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Rd., Waynesboro, VA.

A celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date.

There will be no formal viewing or visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Augusta Dog Adoptions, 4224 Wakefield Rd. Richmond, VA 23235, or to your local SPCA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Charlton and Groome Funeral Home in Fishersville, VA.

Share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Erin Thomasson Lewis

August 28, 2025

Julie,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You, Mr. Shelton, Sam, and Matthew are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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