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About This Memory Space
This page was created for Elizabeth (Betty) L. Shelton's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
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Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Elizabeth (Betty) L. Shelton's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Elizabeth (Betty) L. Shelton. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Elizabeth 'Betty' L. Shelton crafted a life rich with dedication to family, faith, education, and the simple joys of card games and baseball, leaving an indelible mark on her Kokomo and Westfield communities through her steadfast spirit and unwavering support for those she loved.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Earl George and Regina Becklenberg, Betty embarked on a journey that blended Midwestern roots with Hoosier heartland adventures. She wed Robert Shelton in 1966, and by 1970, the couple had settled in Kokomo, Indiana, where she pursued higher education and built a fulfilling career in education administration. A devoted parishioner at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield, Betty found delight in mastering the intricacies of Bridge, cheering passionately for the St. Louis Cardinals, and rarely missing a chance to cheer on her grandchildren from the sidelines of their athletic pursuits.
Betty earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University-Kokomo in 1980, channeling her skills into a 18-year tenure as secretary at Darrough Chapel Elementary School, retiring in 2000. She also enriched the community as a former instructor at Indiana Business College, offering guidance and administrative expertise that supported countless students and staff.
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Family & Loved Ones
Betty's world revolved around the enduring partnership she nurtured with Robert over nearly 59 years, a bond fortified by shared relocations and life's milestones. Her pride shone brightest in her three daughters—Trudy A. Himelick (Dean), Katherine M. Ritsmon (John), and Angela L. Pantos (Dan)—and her four cherished grandchildren: Justin A. Himelick, Christina A. Himelick, Kaia L. Pantos, and Nikolas S. Pantos. Though she mourned the loss of sisters Dolores Becklenberg, Virginia Aubuchon, and Mary Dent, Betty's gentle encouragement and sideline enthusiasm wove her family into a tapestry of joyful, supportive memories.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances and kin alike illuminate Betty's reputation as a pillar of warmth, whose infectious enthusiasm for family sports and card games created ripples of joy across generations.
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