Joan Shelton , age 77 of Loretto, TN passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at home after an extended illness. She was a native of Lauderdale County,AL, Retired Secretary for Lawrence County Board of Education, and a member of Loretto Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Methodist Church on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Jeff Jacob will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Loretto Methodist Church.
Survivors are:
Son- Kenneth “Kenny” Shelton (Lori) Florence, AL
Daughters- Lisa Johns Loretto, TN
Christy Green St. Joseph, TN
Brothers- Larry Killen (Roseanne) Cleveland, TN
Gary Killen Rome, GA
Sister- Genevieve Newton Loretto, TN
7 Grandchildren- Justin Johns, Brandon Johns, Ashley Abercrombie,
Tristan Green, Alyssa Green, Murphy Shelton, & Palmer Shelton
4 Great Grandchildren- Alli, Willa, Waylon, & Carter
Preceded in death by:
Husband- Kenneth W. Shelton
Parents- R.D. & Aulean White Killen
Brother- Dwight Killen
Sister- Peggy Killen
