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Ilois Jordan Shelton

1/30/2024

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Ilois Jordan Shelton, age 91, passed on January 29, 2024. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Whole Truth International Ministries Inc., 502 South Lee Street, Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 212 Mt. Zion Church Road, Webster, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this. ​​​​​​
 
Ilois Jordan Shelton was born April 26, 1932, in Preston, Georgia. Ilois was the daughter of the late Rosie and Whit Jordan Sr. She was married to the late Felton Shelton to this union four children were born.  She is preceded in death by one son, Walter Shelton, fours sisters, and four brothers.  At an early age, she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Preston, GA. Ilois attended school in Preston, GA and was employed at Davidson Rubber Company for many years.
 
Ilois peacefully departed this life on Monday, January 29, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories: three dedicated children Canton (Ethel) Shelton, Smithville, GA, Easter Shelton, Albany, GA, Tansie Foster, Albany, GA; daughter-in-law, Otha Shelton, Smithville, GA; twenty grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. ​

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Helen Ogburn
1/30/2024 11:12:18 pm

I Had The Pleasure of Working With Ms. Ilois At Davidson. She Was A Sweet Spirit Woman. But Didn't Take No Mess. Sending Sincere Condolences To Her Family 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽.

With Deepest Sympathy
Helen Harris-Ogburn

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Shirley Ivory
1/31/2024 12:16:15 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. God bless you all. 🙏🏿 ❤️

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Mary Edmonds
1/31/2024 06:02:03 am

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Lovely Mother,she was just like a mother to me,I never forget her.

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Shirley Polk
1/31/2024 12:53:47 pm

To the Shelton & Foster families, sincere condolences are sent to you during this your time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you.

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Irene Little
1/31/2024 02:58:21 pm

My sincere condolences to the family.

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Margaret Harvey
1/31/2024 05:00:54 pm

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Shelton Family at this difficult time. Just know that my prayers are with you all. Asking God for comfort, strength and peace during this time, in the next days, weeks, months and years to come I will continue to pray for you all. Love you Family ❤️.

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Michael Johnson
1/31/2024 11:12:25 pm

Condolences to the Shelton Family, Prayers to the Family

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Deaigo Brown
2/4/2024 09:24:34 pm

Prayers to my family we sending love all the way from Michigan

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Donnie Lewis
2/5/2024 02:29:42 am

My condolences to the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Deborah Jordan (Jessrow's daughter)
7/18/2024 03:44:11 pm

Rest in peace.

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Deborah Vanese Jordan
1/21/2026 05:05:42 am

I am sadden that I did not get the opportunity to get to know all of my father's (Jessrow Jordan) side of my family, however, I do offer my sincere condolences to aunt Lois's family (my family).

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