Janice Shelton

Janice Marek Shelton, age 65, of Chester, VA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer Moore and husband, Glenn of Dinwiddie, VA, John Shelton, Jr. and wife, Mary Beth of Henrico, VA, and Joey Shelton of Chesterfield, VA; three grandchildren, Nicole Fenner and husband, T.J. of Midlothian, VA, and Sarah and Julia Shelton of Henrico. She also leaves behind three very dear friends, Carol Moore of Chester, and Terry and Emily Dillard of Enon, VA. Ms. Shelton was a devoted mother, a great friend, and a strong lady. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Ms. Shelton retired from Chesterfield County Treasurers Office in 2005 after 19 years of service. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, January 7 at 11 a.m. in the Matoaca Baptist Church, Matoaca, VA. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Virginia at 7231 Forest Avenue Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com