Patricia Maxine Shelton

March 26, 1949 - August 23, 2019

Patricia M. Shelton, 70, of Thorntown, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 26, 1949 in Lebanon, Indiana; a daughter of the late Charles Edward Batts and Ruby Maxine Stringer. Patty was a lifelong resident of Boone County and a 1968 graduate of Lebanon High School. In May of 1968, she married Paul R. Shelton; he survives and they shared 51 loving years together. Patricia worked at Mount’s Flowers and Gifts in Lebanon for ten years making beautiful floral arrangements. She enjoyed traveling, camping, riding on her husband’s motorcycle and was hooked on finding hidden objects with her favorite internet game, “Gardens of Time.” Hummingbirds were her favorite, she loved flowers of all kinds, was one of the biggest Elvis fans and her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy! Survivors include: Husband: Paul R. Shelton of Thorntown One Son: David Richard Shelton and fiancée, Kelly Jo Laughman of Indianapolis Two Grandchildren: Corey Austin Lee Shelton of Indianapolis Samantha Jo Ellis of Indianapolis Stepmother: Bonnie Batts of Lebanon Brother: Edward E. Batts of Lebanon Sister: Kathy (Jack) Anderson of Lebanon Half-Brother: Chuck Batts of Lebanon Stepbrother: Ronnie Batts of Lebanon Stepsister: Jan Taylor of Dover Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Services are planned for at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, with visitation again from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Indiana.