Frances (Webb) Shelton, a native of Rankin County, entered into this world on April 22, 1928 to Thompson Berry Webb and Audrey Lee Webb. She passed away at the age of 93 at St. Dominic Medical Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by family. Arrangements are being handled by Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home. Services will be held at Crossgates United Methodist Church with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.  before a service at 11:00 a.m.  Mrs. Shelton will be laid to rest that afternoon at Shelton Cemetery in Copiah County at 2:30 p.m

Frances' parents instilled an incredible work ethic in their children. It was her parents who encouraged Frances to pursue an education. Prior to attending the Mississippi University for Women, Frances was on track to be Brandon High School's Valedictorian before missing her last few weeks due to injuries from a car accident. As a senior, Frances was the yearbook editor and voted for the citizenship award. Following her college graduation Mrs. Shelton worked at Millsaps College before ultimately retiring from GMAC where she worked in special collections, business management, and accounting.

Frances married the love of her life, the late Mr. Simmons Shelton, in March of 1951. They made a beautiful life together raising their two children Greg and Susan. Many family memories include the years that Frances and Simmons spent watching their children raise their children in the neighboring homes.  Frances had countless endearing qualities. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and friend. She welcomed all those she loved with open arms. She was a lady of integrity, intellect, and compassion and her love for the Lord was apparent in all that she did.

Frances was a devout member to Crossgates United Methodist Church where she served for several years as treasurer and member of the Friendship Sunday School class. She was an avid sports fan who loved her MSU bulldogs.  She could often be found donning her Dak Prescott football jersey even on non-game days. Frances was a talented seamstress. She loved to bake, the family favorite being her pecan pie. Boutique shopping was always a fun outing with Susan and friends. Vacations were planned every summer, most often to their beach home. The best times were when the whole family were their together.  Frances was lovingly known as Granny to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved attending all of their activities; even when physical ailments got in the way, she continued to cheer loved ones on and pray over them daily. Frances never let a birthday pass, always sending the perfect card and a song over the telephone. She saved many newspaper clippings of the accomplishments they achieved in academics, sports, and honors.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by her son, Greg Shelton and wife Lori, daughter, Susan Puckett and husband Freddy, all of Brandon. Her grandsons, Gregory Shelton (Jamie), Ryan Puckett (Rachel), Scott Shelton, and Zach Puckett (Kelty), her great grandchildren; Jenna Baye, Brennan Shelton, Brianna Shelton, Cooper Shelton, Kinley Puckett, Jack, Puckett and Nolan Puckett.

Mrs. Shelton is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers, Thompson Webb, Wilbur Webb, and Freeman Webb.

Pall Bearers are Gregory Shelton, Ryan Puckett, Scott Shelton, Zach Puckett, Brad James, and Jordan Perry.