Mother Burnetta Shelton was born on November 1, 1937 in Ahoskie North Carolina to Cora and Clifford Pierce. She entered into peaceful rest on June 28, 2025.

In her early twenties she relocated to Wingdale New York where she was employed by Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center later working for Pawling Corporation and Dutchess Community Agency. She also worked as a home health attendant before retiring.

She enjoyed helping others in any way that she could and had compassion for those in need.

She was married to the late Meredith Shelton Jr for 39 years and from their union had a daughter Marci and son Marcus.

She has two daughters Bonita and Jessica from her marriage to the late Jesse Boone.

She will be remembered for her infectious smile that would light up any room and for putting the needs of others above her own. She enjoyed sewing and making clothes for her children when they were young. She loved the Lord and instilled in her children the importance of having a relationship with him. She loved to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren every chance that she got.

She leaves to cherish in her memory, her children Bonita Boone, Jessica Summers, Marci Moore (Kevin) and Marcus Shelton.

Grandchildren Andre Summers, Javonne Moore, Brittany Sanchez, Beau Shelton, Autumn Kilmer, Jesse Kilmer

One great granddaughter and affectionately known as "GG" to Mason and Riley Moore.

Her sister Laquetta Smith of New London CT, nephews Michael and Douglas Smith of New London CT, and a host of other cousins, nieces and nephews.

Nieces Wendy Spady of Virginia and Sabrina Ashe of North Carolina

She was predeceased by her husband Meredith Shelton Jr, grandson Jaimison Wooten, sister Arlice Mobley of North Carolina, and brother Grant Pierce of North Carolina.

A funeral service will take place at Central Baptist Church on July 3rd at 11am. 26 Church Rd. Salt Point, NY 12578.

Burial will follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.