Shelba Burleson

Shelba Burleson obituary, Rainsville, AL

Shelba Burleson

Shelba Burleson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Mrs. Shelba Upton Burleson, age 83 of Gaylesville, passed away July 9th, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Rev. Ken Hollmer will be officiating. Burial will follow the service in Mt. Zion cemetery @ Cedar Bluff. The family will receive friends from 5-8pm on Friday July 11th, 2025, from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
*Survivors*
Daughters,
Pam Hodges
Marsha Ballenger (Ray)
Felicia Gray
Malena Maxwell
Brother
Gene Upton (Dot)
Special Friend
Bill Trimby
Grandchildren,
Cody Ballenger (Kelbi)
Derrick Blevins
Courtney Adams (Alex)
Great Grandchildren,
Owen Ballenger
Jase Ballenger
Amelia Adams
*Preceded in death by:
Husband,
Sammy Burleson
Sisters,
Jeanette Buttram (George)
Nida Batey
Parents,
Thurman & Marshie Upton
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