Lessie Shelton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lessie Shelton (Paulding, Ohio), who passed away on January 5, 2022 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lessie Shelton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Rakes and Weltha Rakes (Nelson); her spouse Goza Shelton; her daughter Karen Kreischer; her grandson Jeffrey Sean Baer; and her brother Jessie Rakes.
She is survived by: her daughters, Gail Gribble (Alvin) of Grover Hill, OH and Terri Lewis (Marty) of Honey Brook, PA; her grandchildren, Neal Gribble (Kate), Mike Gribble (Shelly), Eric Baer (Holly), Trent Kreischer (Chrissy), Jared Lewis, Natalie Lewis and Wesley Lewis; and her stepgrandchildren, Mary Wreede and Kelly Klausing. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lessie's name to EverHeart Hospice, 835 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH 45331 or Vancrest of Van Wert Activity Fund, 10357 Van Wert-Decatur Rd., Van Wert, OH 45891.
