Bessie Brown Shelton

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, February 24, 2018
12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Saturday, February 24, 2018
1:00 P.M.


Graveside
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002
Monday, February 26, 2018
2:30 pm
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002
Memorial Contributions
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ-Family Care Fund
10900 Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR  72212
Bessie Brown Shelton

September 16, 1927 - February 20, 2018

Bessie Brown Shelton, 90, of Little Rock passed away February 20, 2018. She was born September 16, 1927 in Little Rock to James E. Cripps, Sr. and Evelyn Louellen Cripps. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harry Brown Jr., and her second husband of 4 years, Lynn Shelton; daughters, Janet Kay Richardson and Debra Jean Wright; and siblings, Hardy Banks, Joe Banks, Ben Banks, Lou Turner, Helen Vail, and James E. Cripps, Jr.

Bessie was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ and was active in Bible study groups. She was an avid Razorback fan. She was adored by her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed playing ''Canasta'' weekly with her special card group, the Wishbones and the PVCC group. She was a wonderful lady that always had a smile on her face. The family would like to give special thanks for the special care she received for the past two and a half years at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab.

Bessie is survived by daughters, Carolyn Wright (Wayne), Danita Hart (James) and Sue Shelton Phillips (Ron); grandchildren, Tonya Dash (Harles), Andrea Collatt, Scott Wright (Sarah), Samantha Ripper (Jason) Jeremy Wright (Becky) and Amanda Young (BJ), Justin Phillips (Shauri) and Aaron Phillips (Hope); great-grandchildren, Brooks Wright, Drew Collatt, Austin Collatt, Zach Groves, Clare Wright, Blaze Wright, Rhett Ripper and Reese Ripper and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300 with visitation from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be 2:30 pm, Monday, February 26, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Pleasant Valley Church of Christ-Family Care Fund.


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Cookie Wilson
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, February 23, 2018

Dear Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for you and your family at the loss of your Mother and I know you will miss her. I remember good times at your parents house, swimming and visiting. Your Daddy said he was spending your inheritance when he had the pool put in and I always thought that was a great thing to do because it meant so many good memories for them, the kids and their friends. I will be praying that God will give everyone peace knowing she is in a better place. (I wonder if she met Billy Graham on the way in.)

Brenda Hampton
North Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

My sincere condolences to Mother Brown-Shelton's family. I have know this family and loved this family for well over 20 plus years. They have welcomed me in their home and their lives just like a member of the family. Ms. Bessie was a Beautiful Spirit on earth and now the Lord has a Beautiful Angel in Heaven. Love Ya'll, always ---Brenda Sue Hampton

Terela Cambron
Bryant, AR
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Danita, you and your family are in my Prayers. I know how extremely close you were to your Mom. You had a special bond with her and took such wonderful care of her. You always kept her first and she was truly blessed to have you and James. I pray that God comforts you during this time. I have heard lots of great "Granny" stories - just remember all the great memories you made with her and she will forever live in your heart and soul.