Della Shelton

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Della Shelton, 91, of Washington, went to her heavenly home at 3:40 p.m Tuesday in Rockport, Indiana. Born April 21, 1924, in Pennyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dale and Mae Allen (Rainey). On Sept. 23, 1944, she married the late Rev. Raymond Shelton. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church Washington and Eastern Star of Newberry.

Della is survived by her daughter Carolyn Crafton (Fred) of Indianapolis; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Shelton (Barbara) of Hatfield, Billy Shelton (Lori) of Phoenix, Arizona, Rick Shelton (Annetta) of Merrillville, and Rodney Shelton (Teresa) of English; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., with visitation an hour before service from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Reeve Township.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Christ United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be made atwww.gillsince1872.com