Gloria Helen Shelton, of East Fell Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her family at 96 years of age.
Born Wednesday, September 17, 1924 in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Franklin, and Helen (Youse) Feather. She was also predeceased by; husband, Charles C. Shelton; son, Perry Shelton; brothers, Frankie, Bernard, Berwyn, and Billy Feather.
Surviving are; daughters, Penny G. Shelton her caregiver of Summit Hill, and her companion Earl Henninger, Pamela Kane wife of Edward of Summit Hill; sons, Philip Shelton and his wife Mary Helen of Summit Hill, Payne Shelton and his companion Lisa Hall of Walnutport; daughter-in-law, Barbara Shelton of Summit Hill; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren whom affectionately called her "Granny".
Lutheran by faith, Gloria has worked as a cafeteria worker for the Panther Valley Middle School for over 15 years. Upon retirement, Gloria worked for the Panther Valley Head Start, and then at Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. as a Senior Aide. Devoted to her family, Gloria enjoyed tending to her home, and spending time with friends. She will be missed by all.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Grand Army, Summit Hill, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
St. Paul Lutheran Church
123 West White Street
Summit Hill, Pennsylvania 18250
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com