Margarette Louise Click Shelton

The staff of Heishman Funeral Home/Valley Funeral Service sends condolences to the family of Margarette Louise Click Shelton. Margarette Louise Click Shelton, 93, of Edinburg, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 2-4pm at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg, VA. Margarette was born at Hudson’s Crossroads on January 17th, 1931, the daughter of William Lorenzo Click Sr and Martha Jordan Click. Margarette graduated from Triplett High School class of 1949. She moved to D.C. to find work and lived with her sister Cora. She got her first job with the Hecht company. In order to get a better job Margarette rented a typewriter and taught herself to type. She then took the civil service exam, passed, and went to work at Fort Belvoir. She met the love of her life, Glen Clifton Shelton, at a social gathering at Pythian Temple. Glen was a PFC in the army stationed at Fort Belvoir. They were married seven months later. In 1952, they welcomed their first child Glen William Shelton while living in California. From there they were stationed in Okinawa for three years. In 1955 they returned to Fort Belvoir and Margarette went to work in the Engineer Research and Development Labs. In 1959 they got orders to go to Verdon, France and Margarette got a job in the G3 Plans and Operations on the generals staff. While stationed in Verdon, France they welcomed two more children, a son, Donald Howard Shelton, and a daughter Debra Susanne Shelton (Raines). In 1964 they were transferred back to Fort Belvoir. While stationed there they welcomed two more children, Diane Louise Shelton (Cooley), and Steven Edward Shelton. After 23 years of military service, they retired at Fort Belvoir and returned to the Shenandoah Valley where Margarette was a legal secretary to William H. Logan Sr. In 1977, she started construction on Massanutten Bowling Lanes, and it opened for business April 1st, 1978. She owned and operated Massanutten Lanes for 20 years. She is survived by her children, Glen Shelton (Wilma), Donald Shelton, Debra Raines (Terry), Diane Cooley (Russell), Steven Shelton (Laura), Wayne Sharp (Elaine). Her grandchildren Bryan Raines, Kelsey Cozart (CJ), Glen Shelton, Steven Shelton, and Jackson Sharp. Great grandchildren Kody Raines, Tyler Raines, Jaden Raines, Karter Raines, Elizabeth Raines, Gavin Raines, Tanner Raines, Eleanor and Evelyn Shelton. Her sisters Edna Walenga, Barbara Litten, Virginia Mowery, Juna May Custer, Caroline Collier, and her brother John Paul Click. She was preceded in death by her grandson David Shelton, and great granddaughter Emma Raines. Brothers William Click Jr, Amos (Buck) Click, James Click, Robert Click, Percy Click, Virgil Click, Allen Click. Sisters Lizzy Polk, Mary Conner, and Cora Pirtle. Mamaw loved spending time with her family. She loved her Monday morning Bible study with her brother John Paul and sisters Barbara and Virginia. She also loved to cook, and her family and friends were blessed to be on the receiving end of her wonderful meals, especially those homemade rolls. She loved traveling and took her daughters, granddaughter, and sisters to Hawaii, and her daughters and grandchildren out West to visit Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. She spent several months traveling through Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. Mamaw loved puzzling, playing the guitar and singing, but her favorite pastime was playing cards. Setback was her favorite card game and she spent many hours playing it with her family. Shoot the moon Mamaw! The family would like to thank Blue Ridge Hospice team #3 for the outstanding love and care they provided Mamaw and the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Blue Ridge Hospice 333 W. Cork Street #405 Winchester, VA 22601 Online condolences may be left at valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Margarette Louise Click Shelton

January 17, 1931 - October 27, 2024