It
is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Shelor, born in
January 1940 in Lowell, Massachusetts. Patricia lived a fulfilling life,
leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community. She
graduated from High School in Lowell and went on to achieve great things
throughout her life.
Patricia
was the loving daughter of her late adoptive father Raymond Croteau. She was also
predeceased by her beloved mother, Isabel (Connell) Croteau, her two
half-brothers, David Croteau (father of Valerie Croteau), and Raymond Croteau
Jr. as well as her first husband, Wesley Ames.
For
the past 37 years, Patricia was happily married to her devoted husband, Dwight
E. Shelor
Sr. She cherished her role as a mother to Valerie Croteau (Mike Bundy) and step-mother
to Nikia (Robert Liguori) and Dwight Jr. (Mais). Patricia adored her four grandchildren,
Mark Shelor, Silvana Liguori, Sydney Spurrell, and Aiden Bundy.
After
graduating from high school, Patricia began her professional journey. She worked for
a Trucking Company in New Jersey and a Bank in Arlington, Virginia, before
finding her
passion as a Public Relations Assistant for a Massachusetts Congressman on Capitol
Hill in Washington, D.C. Her exceptional skills and dedication led her to
transfer to
the Federal Energy Administration, which later became part of the Department of Energy
(DOE) upon its formation. Patricia served as a Public Relations Specialist in
the office
of the Secretary of Energy, working closely with Admiral James Watkins until
her retirement
in 1994.
In
2002, Patricia moved to Floyd County, where she continued to make a positive impact
on her community. She actively participated in various civic activities, demonstrating
her remarkable commitment to serving others. Patricia served on the Floyd
Local Advisory Board of the New River Community Action (NRCA), and she held the
esteemed position of Chairman of the Floyd County Woman's Club Arts and Crafts Festival
committee. She organized a successful fashion show fundraiser for the NRCA Floyd
County emergency assistance fund and actively supported the Empty Bowls fundraiser
for the Floyd County Back Pack program. Patricia also contributed her time and
expertise as a board member for the New River Community Action and the Floyd Center
for the Arts (Jacksonville Center).
Patricia
Shelor will be remembered for her kind and compassionate nature, her dedication
to her family, Church (Falling Branch United Methodist Church) and community,
and her unwavering commitment to her work. Her legacy of love, service, and
generosity will continue to inspire all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She will be deeply missed.
Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darlene Marshall officiating. Interment will
follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the funeral home.
In
lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Captain Daniel
Shelor Furnace Memorial, 271 Canning Factory Rd., Floyd, VA 24091.
The
family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Caregivers, Doris Harris,
Sara Gettel
and Mollie Burrows for their loving kindness to us and Patricia during her time
of need.
For
any additional information or to extend condolences, please contact: Dwight
Shelor, 540-745-3117.
