Armanell James Shelton

Armanell James Shelton, 81, wife of 63 years to the late William Boyd “Bill” Shelton, died October 26, 2018. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Earl Watson James and Lettie Mae Hilley James. Along with her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Marie Hooper.

Survivors include her children: William Ricky (Cheryl) Shelton of Walton, KY; Vickie Burns Osborne of Athens; brothers, Bill James and Bob James; sister, Sarah James Kennedy; grandchildren: Hannah (Michael) Rickard, Derek (Crystal) Shelton, Shawn (Wendy) Burns, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Lord and Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Burial will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29, at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com