Patricia P. Shelton

Patricia P. Shelton (Sissy), 67 originally from Appomattox, VA, who resided the last 24 yrs in Arrington, VA (Nelson County) with her love of a lifetime filled with morning kisses, Roger Pippin, gained her angel wings, Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at Appomattox Health and Rehab Center.

After meeting, Roger, Sissy was born, the only daughter of the late John D. Phelps and late Vashti G. Garrett in Lynchburg VA at LGH on December 13, 1956. Her only sibling was her brother, Edward D. Phelps (David) 8 yrs her elder, who rocked her in her cradle as a baby. Who were raised in Spout Springs, Va, on a little farm in the woods. She graduated from Appomattox County High School, the class of 1974.

She worked as a supervisor at Pamplin Garment Factory, until their closing, then became manager at Pizza Hut in Appomattox, Va. AFTER meeting Roger and moving to Arrington Sissy worked as a cashier at F&M for many years until they closed, then worked at Lovingston Nursing Home, until they became Trinity Missions until her health began to fail. She was an avid lover of Conway Twitty/Loretta Lynn and Elvis Presley. She loved to travel with Uncle Roger, to the beach, various other places and FISH. She loved animals, raising squirrels, birds and raccoons at one time. She loved flowers/plants. She loved her FAMILY. She had three beloved dogs, Lucky, Jenny and Rocky.

She was preceded in death, by her parents, her spouse, Lee Shelton, 2 great-grandchildren and her son, John T. Kress, Jr (Jennifer) along with many aunts/uncles/cousins.

She is survived by 2 sons, Calvin Ray Kress (Pamplin) and Lee Roy Shelton (Georgia). She was blessed with a step-son, Jr Pippin (Crystal) and step-daughter, Shelia Robinson (Bobby). A niece, who she referred to as “Sandy Louise” the only daughter, she (n)ever had. (Randy Seay) Two nephews, David W. Phelps (Christine) and Charles E. Phelps (Jessica), one great nephew and three great nieces, one great-great nephew and two great-great nieces, along with a multitude of cousins. A beloved only grandson by John/Elizabeth Smith (Henry), who she raised most of his life, “my baby” Darren T. Kress (Amber), with great-grandchildren Myiah, Noah, Rosabella, Layla, Brooklyn, Grayson and Ivy. She also hadbonus grandchildren, Amanda Gail Pippin (Andrew) Andy Pippin, Chelsey Thompson (Clayton) and Ty Robinson (Kora), Alexis and Christian Love and 5 bonus great-grandchildren.

Thank you, Uncle Roger, for never leaving her side, through the good, the bad and the ugly. Driving day and night just to be by her side, whether you were sick or not in the last few months/days. She loved you so much. You showed her what a real man is for the last 24 years and a real life. We are so glad she chose you to spend her forever with. Your love will live on forever. You two were meant to be. Mrs. Patricia Pippin is looking over you now and we can hear her saying “Roger, I’ll love you, forever.”

The Family would like to thank Appomattox Health and Rehab Center Staff for the care in her last few months/days, special thanks to Chenoa and Gwen (daytime nurses), Teresa Overby (night nurse) as well as her CNA’s and Heartland Hospice, Rosa Martin for providing wonderful end of life care. 

Philippians 4:8