Delta (Vernon) Shelton
October 9, 1938 ~ January 21, 2016 (age 77) 77 Years OldDelta Vernon Shelton, age 77, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 9, 1938 in Surry County, NC to the late Chester Clarence Vernon and Carrie Booker Vernon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Guelda Smith.
Mrs. Shelton is survived by her loving husband of 55 Years, Rufus A. Shelton; one daughter, Detra Davis and husband, Craig; one grandson, Rob Gordon; two sisters, Joy Jackson, Carol DeHart.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at West Side Baptist Church at 12:00 P.M with Pastor Robert Dixon officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Winston Salem, 3175 Maplewood Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27103.
Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain (http://www.coxneedham.com, www.facebook.com/coxneedham) is respectfully serving the Shelton family.