Peggy J. French Shelton

By | June 16, 2015

Peggy J. French Shelton, age 67, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Four Winds Community in Jackson, Ohio. She was born August 18, 1947 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late Samuel T. French and Lethia M. Faught Parker. Peggy was a 1965 graduate of Wellston High School and was a registered nurse, having been formerly employed by the state of Arizona.

She is survived by son, Heath Shelton of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers and sisters, Sammy French of Wellston, Aligria Burton of Jackson, Linda Sherwood of Wellston, Brenda Forez of Indiana, Gary French of Arizona, Jeff French of Vermont and Jay Parker of Arizona, as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her children, Susanne Shelton, John Shelton, Stephen Shelton and Jimmy Shelton.

In keeping with Peggy’s wishes, there will be no public services and her body was cremated. Final resting place will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the Four Winds Community Alzheimer’s Unit, 215 Seth Avenue, Jackson, Ohio 45640.

Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com