Mildred Marie Shelton

August 15, 1920 - April 12, 2021

Mildred Marie Shelton

August 15, 1920 - April 12, 2021

Obituary

Mildred Marie Bradley was born on August 15, 1920 to Henry Prentice and Maggie Leora Bradley in rural Hughes County just outside of Holdenville, Oklahoma. Mildred came to Tulsa at the age of 18 to work for a prominent Tulsa family, the Barnards of the Chapman-Barnard ranching fame in Osage County.

She met Hillory Leroy Shelton during her stay in Tulsa, and they married in 1943 after Hillory returned home from South Pacific duty during World War II. They were married in a non-denominational church on 3rd Street in Tulsa, which, in later years became The Church Studio where Leon Russell recorded some of his most famous music.

To this union, a little girl was born. Judy Marie, born prematurely, only lived a few days. In 1946, Hillory and Mildred had a son, Michael Leroy Shelton. In 1950, they gave birth to another son, Joel Eugene Shelton. Finally, in 1952, they gave birth to their youngest son, John Prentice Shelton.

After working for the Barnard family, Mildred worked as a telephone operator, and then an elevator operator at Seidenbach’s Department Store. Later, Mildred worked as a bookkeeper for Greer Electric Co., a appliance parts company in Tulsa. After working for Greer Electric Co., Mildred chose to stay at home to raise the family in the house they purchased in 1950 at 525 S. Victor Ave., Tulsa.

Mildred and Hillory lived on Victor Ave. for almost 50 years until Hillory went into long term care at the Claremore Veterans Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. Mildred moved to Claremore in 2000 to be closer to Hillory, and when Hillory passed away in 2002, Mildred continued to live in Claremore until she went into long term care in 2017. She was a resident at Emerald Care, formerly Wood Manor Nursing Home, until her passing this year.

While living in Tulsa, Mildred and Hillory cared for all four of their grandsons while the boys’ parents worked. They were lifelong, active members of their church, the Tulsa Baptist Temple, where they had many friends in Christ.

Mildred was surrounded by a wealth of love, laughter, and memories from children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her son Michael and his wife Cheryl have two sons, Aaron and Adam. Aaron and Kelly’s children are Ethan, Michael, and Autumn. Adam and Mika’s children are Aidan and McKenna. Joel and his wife Emilie have two daughters, Julie and Hillary. Julie’s daughter is Quinn. Hillary’s stepson with her husband Shawn is Hudson. John and his wife Janet have two sons, Bradley and Jared. Bradley and Kristy’s children are Emily and Parker. Jared and Bethany’s children are Ava, Maxx, and Kash.

Mildred’s family continues to gather together to remember this remarkable woman who survived a century of adversity through the strength of the family she and Hillory built. Mildred naturally met everyone with warm giggles of laughter, hugs, kisses, and cheek pats, and always approached life with a deep understanding of kindness, love, forgiveness. Mildred maintained a very close relationship with Jesus as her redeemer, and shared His teachings with her family and friends at every opportunity.

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5 responses to Mildred Marie Shelton

  1. Mike Hulings says:

    Every time I visited the home on Victor Mrs. Shelton asked me I would like to have something eat and cold to drink. No matter what time of day or season of the year, she always offered nourishment, not realizing she was nourishing souls by her examples of kindness and genuine love. I am blessed to have known her and to remain friends with her children. Prayers for peace and healing for the whole family and joining you in rejoicing her final reward.

  2. Our love and prayers to the Shelton family.

  3. Aunt Mildred was the sweetest and kindest person. She always made us feel so special. I remember visiting with her on the phone until one of our arms went to sleep – just like a couple of teenagers! She was my mom's best friend and they called themselves the "Shelton Girls" – Wonderful Memories!!

  4. I am very sorry to learn of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

  5. Mildred was the sweetest woman I knew. She always had the softest voice! I didn't get to see her these past years. But, I have many fond memories of her from when I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

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