BURLESON – Elizabeth Kay Shelton went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2015. She was 61. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, December, 12, 2015 at Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2015 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Interment: Burleson Memorial Park. Kay, as she was known, was born on May 19, 1954 in Memphis TN. She married her high school sweetheart, Daniel Shelton on March 3, 1973. No matter where she lived – Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, Carrollton, TX, Blanchard OK or Burleson, TX – Kay sought as many ways as possible to plug in with a local church to serve others. Kay had a heart to show the love of Christ to all people. She participated in multiple mission trips in order to spread the gospel and love on people around the US, Germany and Tanzania. With the spiritual gifts of mercy and hospitality, her home was always open to anyone – missionaries, church groups, church staff, small groups, friends, family and especially anyone who was hurting. She also focused as much attention as possible on her beloved grandchildren. She is preceded in death by grandson, Tyler. Survivors: She is survived by her parents, Troy and Maxine Dodd, siblings Cheryl Riddick, Don Bailey and Melton Dodd, husband Daniel Shelton, children Amy Chambers and Wesley Shelton, grandchildren Caleb and Taylor Chambers, Emily, Anastasia and Elizabeth Shelton.
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Mom was the picture of mercy. Her life was filled with love, joy, hope, and giving. She didn’t know a stranger and opened her home and heart to anyone that needed it. I’m proud to call her mom, and am so thankful that my children called her Nana. She will never be forgotten but more than anything she would have wanted us to celebrate her life, and her going home to be with Jesus.
Mom was the picture of mercy. Her life was filled with love, joy, hope, and giving. She didn’t know a stranger and opened her home and heart to anyone that needed it. I’m proud to call her mom, and am so thankful that my children called her Nana. She will never be forgotten but more than anything she would have wanted us to celebrate her life, and her going home to be with Jesus.
Wes and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
David
Wes and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
David
Prayers for the family. Beautiful legacy!
Prayers for the family. Beautiful legacy!
I met and got to know Kay and Dsn when my son and I took the place of a couple who couldn’t make it to see the Passages Bible exhibit in Ok City. We all travelled by train from Ft. Worth. My son wanted to do a Segway tour and Kay! What a fun time we had! So glad of the memories I have!
I met and got to know Kay and Dsn when my son and I took the place of a couple who couldn’t make it to see the Passages Bible exhibit in Ok City. We all travelled by train from Ft. Worth. My son wanted to do a Segway tour and Kay! What a fun time we had! So glad of the memories I have!
Dan,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Dan,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Dan, as others from your work family have said, you are in our prayers. I trust the memories of the time you shared together will continue to inspire you.
Dan, as others from your work family have said, you are in our prayers. I trust the memories of the time you shared together will continue to inspire you.
Kay was such a wonderful role model for young women. As Sunday School teachers, Dan and Kay taught me the wisdom of God’s Word, and gave me hope for the future. She lived her life for the glory of God.
Kay was such a wonderful role model for young women. As Sunday School teachers, Dan and Kay taught me the wisdom of God’s Word, and gave me hope for the future. She lived her life for the glory of God.