Frances E. Shelton, 79, of Princess Anne, MD departed this life on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Born December 25, 1940 in Coinjock, NC, Frances was the daughter of the late Henry and Erma Horton Ellington.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Shelton; two sons, William Collins, Jr. and Edwin Cottman; one brother, Phillip Ellington, Sr. (Dorothy); six grandchildren, Adrian King, Nehemiah King, Jr., Timothy King, William Collins III, Raquel Stanley, and Traviar Collins; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia King; three brothers, Willie, Alvin, and Randolph Ellington; four sisters, Doris White, Myrtle Johnson, Emily Taylor, and Jane Parker.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will also be held 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday, January 31, 2020 at Anthony E. Ward Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
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Unfortunately, I just learned about the passing of Frances. We grew up together in Lawsonia,Md and it’s a feeling of remorse when someone you know has departed from among us. My family and I wish to extend our deep sympathy to her family to let them know that they’re in our thoughts and prayers. We’ll keep the memories alive and hope that in the coming days they’ll find the comfort, guidance and peace they seek.
I met Frances in Westover back in the mid 60’s! She, Mary and I were the three Musketeers! As I moved out of state, I always visited her at the nursing home when I would visit Maryland! Condolences to her family!Ann