Janetta Shelton

August 24, 1926 - November 11, 2018

Jean Etta “Janetta” Harmon Shelton, was born on August 24, 1926 to the late William Arthur “Petie” and Fannie Lee “Laden” Harmon. She departed this life to be with Jesus on Sunday November 11, 2018 at the age of 92 years 2 months and 18 days. Janetta was a member of the Rector First General Baptist Church, and served faithfully until her failing health. She was married to Buell David Shelton on April 17, 1945 and walked through the joys and sorrows of life until his death on October 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband: Buell Shelton; one sister: Virginia Chapman; five brothers: Thomas Harmon, Glen Harmon, Jackie Harmon, Howard Harmon, infant Arthur Laden. Janetta is survived by her children: Sharon Crain of Branson, MO, James Shelton of Paragould, AR, Dianne Fraze of Branson, MO, Marilyn Simpson of Sweetwater, TN, Barbara Jernigan of Branson, MO and Rita Hoggard of Russellville, AR, special family member and nephew: Rick Harmon and Donna of Colorado; 15 grandchildren: Chris, Kevin, Erika, Alan, David, Jennifer, Julie, Lori, Mika, Marla, Jeff, Kara, Andrea, Mark and Jason, 28 great-grandchildren: Jordan, Madison, Gracie, Mikie, Matthew, Dallas, Austin, Westin, Gavin, Conner, Dawson, Reece, Carter, Lindy, Anna Kate, Logan, Lexie, Jacob, Kylie, Charlie, Liam, Emily, Kay, Johnathon, Katelyn, Wyatt, Sawyer, Molly, Braydon, A.J.and Hannah, a sister, Lena Fay French of Ward, Ark, brother Joe Harmon of Nashville, Ark; along with a host of other relatives and special friends Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Rector with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Woodland Heights Cemetery. Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online Guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.