Ruth Shelton

Nannie Ruth Batten Shelton, 88, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at South Asheboro Church of God, Asheboro, with Rev. Michael Woolard officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born on April 5, 1933, in Montgomery County, NC, Ruth was the daughter of the late Dan Alexander Batten and Fannie Bernice Talbert Batten. She enjoyed church and her church family. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. Surviving are her daughters, Vicky Luck (Tommy) of Asheboro, Susan Dorsey (Michael) of Franklinville, Cathy Ledwell (Phillip) of California; sons, Ronald Shelton of Asheboro and Jerry Shelton (Sandra) of Asheboro; 14 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to South Asheboro Church of God, 4640 US Hwy 220 Business South, Asheboro, NC 27205.