Mrs. Ruth Ellen Shelton

There are 525,600 minutes in a year but how do you measure a year in someone's life? Simple, love. Friday, May 12, 2023, my Mamaw joined my Papaw in Heaven and there was so much love in her life that it is beyond impossible to get it all in writing but here it is through the eyes of her granddaughter.

Growing up she was always a soft and caring presence, whenever I scraped a knee or was hungry, she was there to wipe all my tears away and with cookies. Whenever she came to a game of mine you could always hear her cheer me on and no matter how sweaty I was she wanted a hug but when I tried to pick her up her little hands would swat me and say “Alesha Lorraine you better not.” Whenever I would drive, I got fond of her telling me to slow down or that I did not need another ticket but secretly I knew she loved the ride. One afternoon coming from across the pasture, a momma cow had her eyes set on running me over and here comes Mamaw with her little backer stick trying to protect me, best believe I had never ran so fast over a fence. No matter how many times I asked for a picture she’d fight me on them but she would strike a pose with that soft and beautiful smile, those are so precious now.

All of the stories I could write about her would not do her justice; not only was she an amazing Mamaw, she was an amazing mother, friend, and godly woman. Knowing that she was so close to the Lord, I’ll see her again. Hold the ones you love close, because you’ll never know when it’s their turn to go and don’t measure your life in things and money, those memories you make with the ones you love are worth more than gold. I love you Mamaw and I’ll miss you, I once guarded you and now you are my guardian angel.

A Graveside Service will be held at Morning Star cemetery at 4:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with Pastor Tony Darnell and Pastor John David Shelton officiating.