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Sarah Ann Harper Shelton
27 Jun 1861 – 4 Jun 1932
| Birth | 27 Jun 1861 |
| Death | 4 Jun 1932 |
| Cemetery | Arlington Cemetery Arlington , Tarrant County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Devin Pipes on 20 Apr 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55277886 |
Bio
Sarah Ann (Harper) Shelton Obituary DEATH OF MRS. W.R. SHELTON Saturday morning at 9:30 Mrs. W. R. Shelton, the beloved wife, mother and neighbor, ceased to suffer and was gathered unto the Lord whom she had served so well throughout a long and useful life. Mrs. Shelton had been in ill health for the past two years but not until two weeks ago was she confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton had been with their son, W. A. Shelton, and family in Alvord for several months, but on account of her health falling so fast, and as she seemed to realize her time was short, wanted to return home to die, so they returned home the first of April. From that time on she failed fast, and her death was not unexpected. She was a loving wife, mother and a good neighbor, always devoting her time to her family. It is said that her devotion to Mr. Shelton was the outstanding purpose of her life. They had been married almost 53 years, having celebrated their golden anniversary three years ago, and so often she said she hoped that both might live another score years anyway. Miss Harper was born June 27, 1860. Was married to W. R. Shelton July 29, 1879 in New Market, Ala. Came to Texas in 1882 and has been living in Arlington and surrounding community since that time. She is one the pioneers of this county. Funeral services were conducted at City Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. D. C. Sibley officiating assisted by Rev. S. M. Bennett. Rev. Sibley has married and buried several members of this Shelton and Harper families, and is an old-time friend to both families. Survivors are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Vandiver, Artesia, New Mexico, Mrs. Will Patterson, and Mrs. Clint Kendall of Arlington, six sons, W. A. Shelton, Alvord; Charlie Shelton, Mesquite; Walter Shelton, Everman; J. D. Shelton, Alvarado; Lee and Geo. Shelton of Arlington besides 40 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Pallbearers: George Wessler, Red Wright, Charlie Green, George Christopher, Joe Putman and Zack Biggers. Published June 10, 1932 in the Arlington Journal
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Family
Parents
Spouse
Siblings
- John Wesley Harper 1866–1940
- Mary Jane Harper Gooden 1868–1936
- William T Harper 1872–1949
- Alice Harper Gooden 1874–1946
- Ada Harper Carter 1877–1948
- James A Harper 1881–1945
- Lula Harper Taylor 1884–1964
- Albert Lonnie Harper 1884–1949
Children
- William Andrew Shelton 1880–1942
- Lee Oliver Shelton 1882–1935
- Ella Pearl Shelton Vandiver 1884–1948
- Mary Jane "Granny" Shelton Patterson 1886–1957
- John Daniel Shelton 1888–1965
- Ola Alice Shelton Kendall 1891–1970
- George Washington Shelton 1892–1986
- Charlie Mack Shelton 1896–1981
- Walter Thomas Shelton 1900–1986
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