Thelma Jones Shelor
Thelma J. Shelor, age 91, of Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, VA, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday night, July 3, 2024. Thelma was born on February 3, 1933, to the late Alvie H. and Hazel W. Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband Kelly Shelor, daughter, Kathy Shelor Bennett, and sisters, Barbara Jones and Bonnie Jones Linkous. Left to cherish her memory are children Leah Tate (Jessie), Kelly Rex (Doris) Shelor, Dwight “Dickie” (Phyllis) Shelor, Micky Eugene “Gene” (Mary) Shelor, Crystal Eckberg (Erik), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, sisters Maggie Alene Jones, Diana Jones, brother-in-law Rev. Buford Linkous. Also included are many nieces, nephews, and cousins, extended family and close friends. Thelma loved the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she attended all her life and served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher and Women’s Ministries Director for many years. Also active in community volunteer programs and Red Hat Society. Thelma was a resident of Warm Hearth Village for 24 years where she also took active part in activities and surrounded herself with new friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Women’s Ministry of Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, 894 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060; or Warm Hearth Foundation, send donations to the Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Kroontje Health Care Center for their care and helpfulness during Thelma’s stay. We would also like to thank the Good Sam Hospice staff for their excellent care. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Richard Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Jennelle Cemetery.
