Dorothy Louise Shelton, age 59, of Sumner, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dorothy Louise Shelton, age 59, of Sumner, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on January 8, 1966 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of John and Patsy Jones Wells. She married Jeff Shelton on April 13, 2000 and he survives.
Dorothy worked at Champion as a line worker. She previously worked at Druthers and Dairy Queen. Dorothy and her husband, Jeff, owned and operated Doc Holiday’s in Bridgeport. Dorothy was a member of the Wesleyan Church and the American Legion in Flat Rock. She enjoyed side by side riding, spending time with her granddaughter, Ava, and her family. She had a love for animals, especially Logan and Bentley.
Preceding her in death were her Grandparents, Ralph and Louise Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff; three children, Toni Shelton and significant other Shawn Campbell of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Jessica and Ryan Banks of Sumner, Illinois; and stepson, Jeffrey Bobiccho of Houston, Texas; sister, Betty Wells of Bridgeport; half-siblings, Eric and Kelly Wells of Oblong; Kim and Terry VanMatre of Friendsville, IL; one granddaughter, Ava Young; cousins, Kathy Jones, Sandy Wells, and Paula Bowman; best friends, Sherrie Skipworth, Sherrie Parrot, and Carol Wells.
Today, we remember Dorothy, a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of love in our lives. Dorothy's warmth and compassion touched everyone she met, but it was her role as a mother that she truly shined. Dorothy had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel special and loved. Her home was always open. She taught us the importance of kindness, the value of hard work, and the power of a mother's love. Whether she was offering a shoulder to cry on, or celebrating our achievements, Dorothy was our biggest supporter. Her strength in times of adversity inspired us all, showing us how to face life's challenges with grace and determination.
Though Dorothy is no longer with us physically, her spirit lives on in the lessons she taught us and the love she shared. We will miss her gentle guidance, her comforting hugs, and her unwavering support. Dorothy, you were more than a mother, you were our rock, our confidante, our best friend. Your love will continue to light the way.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Visitation will be Saturday, March 29, at 12:00 noon until the service hour of 2:00 p.m. Cremation will follow.
