84 year old former Fairfield resident, Janis D. Shelton passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Villas of Hollybrook in Bethalto, Illinois.
Janis was born June 15, 1940 in Wayne County, Illinois to Charles and Marie (Bunnell) Conard.
Janis married William Shelton on July 20, 1958 at the Buckeye Christian Church. They traveled
extensively when he was in the Air Force for 20 years, and made many friends during his ministry of 46 years. She was a wonderful mother to Teresa, Wayne, Mark, John and Doug. She was very proud of her 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, William, children; Teresa (Rusty) Hutchens of Brighton, IL, Wayne (Alice) Shelton of Bethalto, IL, Mark (Katy) Shelton of Dix, IL, John (Chantel) Shelton of Fairfield, IL and Doug (Victoria) Shelton of Evansville, IN. 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. One sister; Joyce Utterback of Dawson Springs, KY and one brother; Dennis (Shirley) Conard of Flora, IL.
Funeral services for Janis D. Shelton will be held 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Buckeye Christian Church near Geff, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Buckeye Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to service time at the Church.
Memorials may be given in memory of Janis to the Buckeye Christian Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.nalesfuneralhome.com. Nale’s Funeral Home of Fairfield is assisting the family.
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