Edna Chambers Shelton

Edna Chambers Shelton (91), passed away May 16, 2012. A longtime resident of Renton, she spent her last few years in Monroe, WA near her daughter. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Frank, to whom she was married for 70 years. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Renton and will be remembered for her friendly smile and freely given hugs. Edna was well known for her cooking and cooked for the Friendly Kitchen once a month for a number of years, as well as many church dinners. She loved to garden and passed that love on to her children and grandchildren. She was a skilled craftswoman and her needlework projects will be treasured keepsakes. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharron Arbuckle of Okanogan, WA and Lynn Mead of Monroe, WA. She had 5 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. She was also “Mom” to a number of other young people over the years, giving freely of her love and time.A memorial service will be held June 9th, 2:00 pm at Renton First United Methodist Church.