JoAnn Shelton's Obituary
Obituary
JoAnn Shelton, age 77, formerly of Newport, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Jefferson Park with her family by her side. She was a member of Wilsonville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Johnny Shelton and daughter Shelia Shelton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kim and Ryan Briggs, with whom she lived; special niece Glenda McMahan; Sandy Freshour, whom she thought of as a daughter; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other family members. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wilsonville Baptist Church, 120 New Cave Church Rd., Newport, TN 37821. Per her request, she was cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Wilsonville Baptist Church on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Blanchard officiating. Brown Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of JoAnn Shelton.
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