Shelia Whitten

Shelia Darlene May Whitten, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, was born on August 5, 1956, in Florence, Alabama. She was the daughter of Betty Joyce May and the late Duward Thomas May.

Shelia's journey through life was marked by love and devotion when she united in marriage to Robert Earl Whitten on December 23, 1972. Together, they built a life filled with warmth, joy, and shared passions. Shelia was an active and devoted member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Iron City, Tennessee, where she found a sense of community and purpose.

In her precious moments of leisure, Shelia found delight in nurturing her beautiful flowers and observing the graceful hummingbirds that visited her, each fluttering moment a reminder of the beauty life has to offer.

Shelia's left this world on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 68 years and 8 months. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her warmth and kindness will be greatly missed but always remembered in our hearts.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Early Whitten; son, Christopher Robert Whitten; daughter, Miranda Beth Jones (Patrick); grandsons, Hunter Jones (Ashlynne), Mayson Jones, Bo Jones, and Wyatt Jones; mother, Betty May Bourn; brothers, Mike May (Gina), Kevin May (Theresa), and Scott May (Kristi); sisters, Wanda May, Karen May, Jenny Woods (Johnny), and Melissa May; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Duward Thomas May; and brother, William Thomas May.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN with Billy Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Iron City, TN.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Jones, Bo Jones, Hunter Jones, Mayson Jones, Art Carnes, and Marshal Keeton.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Christopher Robert Whitten, Wyatt Jones, Scott May, Kevin May, and Mike May.