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Sylvia Shelton

December 22, 1938 — June 17, 2022

Silas Creek Chapel

Sylvia Shelton

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Barber Shelton, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born December 22, 1938 in Forsyth County to Floyd W. Barber and Lena Yow Barber. Early in Sylvia’s life she worked at the phone company and later helped her husband with Shelton Roofing. She was a loving wife, mother and “MeeMaw” who loved her family greatly. She also loved her Lord and was faithful in His service. Mrs. Shelton was a member of Christian Cathedral while her health permitted her to attend. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David A. Shelton, Sr., who she was married to for over 61 years and a daughter, Nancy Gwyn. Surviving are a son, David A. Shelton, Jr.; three grandchildren, Brandon Gwyn (Breana), Abigail Shelton and Cory Gwyn (Jessica); six great grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, Irelynn, Caelin, Nathan and Judah Gwyn; two sisters, Judy Swaim and Jane Auman; one niece, Lenae Stone and one nephew, Dale Callicutt. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. David A. Shelton, Jr. and Brandon Gwyn officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

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Visitation

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel

3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Hayworth - Miller Silas Creek Chapel

3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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