Obituary of Brenda Gayle Shelton

"She watches over the ways of her household, Her Children rise up and call her blessed..." Proverbs 31:27-28. This scripture comes to mind when we think of our dear Mother, as she was always about doing good, helping others, and putting her family's needs first. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4. Brenda Gayle Shelton, age 65, of Coweta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital South in Tulsa, OK. Brenda was born on March 21, 1949 in Blytheville, AR. She is the daughter of the late Charles Raymond and the late Ina (Lance) Lewis. She received her Master’s Degree from Northeastern State University. Brenda was an Educator for many years until she retired. She married Bob Shelton on June 4, 1970 and he preceded her in death in 1996. Brenda loved being a mom, sister, aunt, friend and most of all a Nana. She was a patient loving mother who raised her daughter’s to love Jesus and value education. She was an amazing seamstress, cook, avid reader and enjoyed gardening in her flower beds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Shelton, her parents, Charles Raymond and Ina Lewis and 2 brothers, Chuck Lewis and Orven Lewis. Brenda is survived by 3 daughters, Christina Lynn Conner and husband, David, of Levelland, TX, Bobbie Hummingbird and husband, Brian, of Coweta, OK and Kimberly Phillips and husband, Ben, of Fort Gibson, OK; 2 brothers, Jerry Lewis of Mena, AR and Don Lewis of Mena, AR; 1 sister, Susan Snow and husband, Jim, of Tulsa, OK; 5 grandchildren, Kylie Phillips, Joshua Hummingbird, Shelby Phillips, Brendan Hummingbird and Addison Hummingbird; her cat, Big Eyes; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be from 2 PM – 4PM on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services celebrating Brenda’s life will be at 10 AM on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Coweta Assembly of God in Coweta, OK with Pastor Steve Lee officiating. A private interment will be in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. You may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online @ www.brownfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Brenda Gayle Shelton entrusted her care and services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515.