Betty M. Shelton

Betty M. Shelton, 87, formerly of Carlisle and a resident of Juniper Village, Meadville, passed away there Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

She was born January 5, 1926 in Linesville, a daughter of Edward and Jessie Vickers Madigan.  She married Raymond P. Shelton September 2, 1954 and he preceded her in death June 10, 1990.

Betty was a graduate of Linesville High School.  She was a homemaker, enjoyed knitting and was an avid reader.

Survivors include a brother, Harry Madigan and his wife Pauline of Linesville; two nephews, Rodney Madigan and his wife Janice of Waterford and Richard Madigan and his wife Susie of Enterprise, OR; and a niece, Jill Niemann and her husband Frank of Linesville.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Madigan and a sister, Dorothy Bishop Blumenstein.

Per Betty’s wishes, there are no services planned.

Interment will be in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, next to her husband.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville where memories and condolences may be shared at waidfuneralhome.net.