Betty Jean Shelton

Published 1:59 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Sept. 20, 1937 – May 17, 2025

RIDGECREST – Funeral services for Betty Jean Shelton, 87, of Vidalia, who died on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Vidalia, will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Thomas Baptist Church in Ridgecrest with Pastor Johnathan Jacobs officiating.

Burial will follow at the Vidalia City Cemetery under the direction of West Gate Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Betty was born Sept. 20, 1937, the daughter of Leanna Hooper and William Hooper. She served as a mother of her church for several years. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and traveling.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil Shelton; sister, Mary Green; and son, Tony Shelton.

Betty leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Donald Hooper, Arnold Hooper (Sharon), Kelvin Shelton, William Shelton (Deadra), and Virgil Shelton; one daughter, Carol Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com.