Lena Shelton, 79, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2026.

Mrs. Shelton was born January 26, 1947, in Saginaw, Michigan. She retired from Baldor Electric and enjoyed canning and working in her yard. Above all, Lena cherished the time she spent with her family and the memories they made together. She was a member of Reyno First Baptist Church.

On October 22, 1966, Lena married the love of her life, Percy Shelton. They shared 41 years of marriage before his passing in 2008.

Survivors include her children, Farrell (Monica) Shelton of Corning and Rick (Julie) Shelton of Wentzville, Missouri; brothers, Lemmie Tate of Macon, Georgia, and Leon Tate of Thomaston, Georgia; sisters, Lessie Shepard of Paragould, Kay Wilson of Corning, Lorraine Allen of Macon, Georgia, Ethel Brockman of Harrison, and Leisa Albarado of Stateline, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Katherine and Taylor Patterson, Daniel, Lexi, Ty, and Riley Shelton; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Shelton; her parents, Leonard and Stella Tate; brothers, Lewis Tate, Larry Tate and infant brother Leman Earl Tate; and sisters, Faye Arnold, Linda Corsey, and Lafonda Frazier.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Roger Hovis officiating. Burial will follow at Hitt Cemetery.