Louise V. "Mammaw" Shelton

Mrs. Louise V. "Mammaw" Shelton, age 95 of Cobden, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. Louise was born September 25, 1920 in Cobden, the daughter of Fred Raymond and Minnie Mae (Smoot) Jackson. She married Clarence L. Shelton in 1946, he precedes her in death. Louise is survived by her son, Larry (Susan) Yates of Cobden; daughter in law, Dianna Yates of Cobden; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman Franklin (Sharon) Jackson of Granite City; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence L. Shelton; one son, Jack Yates; three brothers and two sisters. Louise was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Granite City, she attended the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Jonesboro. Louise was known to everyone as "Mammaw", her family and faith were very dear to her heart. Funeral services for Mrs. Louise V. "Mammaw" will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 in the First Baptist Church in Cobden with Pastor Ed Falgout officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the First Baptist Church in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the BMEN at the First Baptist Church in Cobden. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the church. Visitation Service Thursday, February 25, 2016,5:00PM-8:00PM First Baptist Church in Cobden South Walker Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, February 26, 2016,11:00AM First Baptist Church in Cobden South Walker Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Friday, February 26, 2016,12:00PM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920