Irene Shelton, age 77, was born on October 7, 1946 to Benton and Viola Seals in Pikeville, TN and passed away on May 30, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

Irene and her husband, Thelbert, owned Shelton Used Cars for over 40 years. She loved quilting, crocheting, and working puzzles, but especially enjoyed spending time with her great grandbabies.

She is survived by her children Faye (Raymond) Smith and Vicky (Darwin) Scarlett; grandchildren Eric Scarlett and Casey (Bradley) Sherrill; great grandchildren Kyler Watson Sherrill and Scarlett Tate; sister Geneva (Allen) Russell; nephew Lynn Russell, and his children Lauren and Landon Russell.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents Loyd Benton and Allie Viola (Miller) Seals; husband Thelbert Shelton; son Wayne “Buddy” Shelton; and siblings Millard Ray Seals and Della Lou Seals.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am to 2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, officiated by David Ray and Doyle Ashburn. She will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery immediately following the service.