After lengthy illness, Peggy Shelton Abbott, age 76, of Empire, AL. departed this

life on May 23rd,2021 .

She was a beloved mother and grandmother, and a dear friend to many.

She was a very sweet person that always cared about others more than herself.

She was preceded in death by two 2 husbands, Bill Shelton and Ralph Abbott:

her parent, James Jones Sr. and Margaret Glancy Jones;  brother, James Jones Jr.,

sister, Roberta Logan; granddaughter, Priscilla; grandson, Robert.

Survivors include two sons; Carl Shelton and wife Darlene of Alabama, and

Robert Shelton and wife LeeAnn of Texas; daughter, Suzanne Johnson

and  husband Cam of Alabama; two brothers, Daniel Jones and David Jones of Texas;

sister, Rosemary Darr of Iowa; three grandchildren, six great grand children

and three great-great-grand-children.

Peggy had lived in Empire since 1980, after moving from Texas.

She was a wonderful homemaker, and enjoyed cooking for her family,

but she also worked tirelessly at her successful business ventures and helped provide

jobs for the community her whole life. She worked hard along side her husbands in the

Egg Business and the Cattle Business, and she also opened a porcelain Doll business

where she used her artistic talents to teach people young and old the art of Porcelain

Doll making.

She was always a generous, kindhearted, person to everyone she met.

She is greatly loved, and will be missed by all.

Per her wishes, her remains will be cremated, and private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.