Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Shelton , Opal Frances September 4, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Shelton, Opal Frances     
1918 - 2005 
 
Opal Frances Shelton 
9/29/1918 - 9/4/2005 

A celebration of her life and her home-going will take place at her memorial 
service, held on Thursday September 8, at 11:30 a.m., at Bakersfield First 
Assembly of God, 4901 California Ave. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by 
her husband of 48 years, Vernon George Shelton who went to be with the Lord in 
1990, also by her parents, Harve & Sallie Guinn; sister, Ova Lowry and husband 
Virgil; brother, Floyd Guinn and brother-in-law, Ellery Fenton. She is 
survived by her daughters, Regina Shelton, Karen Girard and husband, Chuck; 
granddaughters, Rhonda Nelson and husband, Mark, Gina Boles and husband, 
Michael, Kristin Thurston and husband, Jeff, Alisa Childers and husband, Mike, 
Cherie Girard and Nicole Girard; great-grandchildren, Joshua Lansing, Jillian 
Morgan and husband, Evan, Jessica Boles, Katie Boles, Lauren Thurston, Kailyn 
Thurston and Matthew Thurston; brother, Reverend James Guinn and wife, Allyne; 
sisters, Fern Fenton, Rosetta Caruthers and husband, Lewey, and sister-in-law, 
Edith Guinn, and many loving extended family members and friends. Opal was 
born in Keifer, Oklahoma on September 28, 1918. She passionately taught her 
family to love God. Opal was known for her sparkle and her tireless commitment 
to Jesus, her family, and her church. She ministered to all who crossed her 
path. Her shining example of faith and service was evident into her final 
days. Visitors were encouraged by her gratitude to God for His many blessings 
and her admonition to, Make your lives glorify God. She made sure that 
everyone knew that she was going to Heaven because Jesus made the way. Nanas 
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren eagerly anticipated her 
pineapple pies and chocolate pies on Thanksgivings and Christmases. Her family 
and friends enjoyed her adventurous spirit and quick laugh. She will be 
missed, but as the days go by, thoughts of her will warm our heart and turn 
our eyes toward Heaven. Nana, we'll see you in the morning! Visitation will be 
Wednesday, September 7, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hillcrest Mortuary. 

Legacy.com


Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 9/7/2005.  


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