Memorial service to honor Alta Yvonne Shelton's life will be held 1:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Crossing Church of God with Lynn Hudson officiating. 

Yvonne, beloved mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2026, at her home in Brownfield, Texas, at the age of 86. Born on September 20, 1939, in Farmington, New Mexico, Yvonne, lived a life dedicated to her family and her community.

Yvonne will be remembered for her unwavering work ethic during her more than 30 years at the Terry County Courthouse in the tax assessor's office, where she served with dedication and commitment. Her kindness and compassion left an enduring impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She is preceded in death by her cherished husband, H.W. Shelton; her devoted parents, A.J. and Ozell Hartman; and her beloved daughter-in-law, Jeanie Shelton. 

Yvonne's memory will forever live on in the hearts of her surviving family, including her son, Kent Shelton; daughter, Karla Rolen; brother, Ronnie Hartman (wife, Cuban); and her treasured granddaughters, Amber (and husband, Jeremy), April (and husband, Mike).