Carol A. (Medley) Shelton, 78, of Monticello, Indiana was called home peacefully in the comfort of her own home, after a battle with cancer at 6:22 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

Carol was born on Sunday, January 25, 1948, in Logansport, Indiana, to Robert Paul and Marlyn (Miller) Medley. They both preceded her in death.

On February 21, 1970, in Pike Creek Church of the Brethren in rural Monticello, Indiana, she married Russell E. Shelton, Sr, they had remarried on their 25th and 50th Anniversaries. He preceded her in death on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Carol was born and raised in White and Carroll Counties, Monticello and Delphi area. She was a 1968 graduate of the Twin Lakes High School. Carol had worked for Old Bryant Manufacturing and Peters & Revington for 23 years. She then went to the Twin Lakes High School cafeteria for 12 years, and the Boy Scout Camp for a few years. Lifetime member of the VFW post 2231, served as District President for 5 years. She was a 13-year Post President and 4 years as a Junior Girls Leader and 1 year State Junior Leader. Carol truly enjoyed playing Bingo and helping out at the White County Council and Aging.

Carol is survived by, son, Russell Shelton, Jr. of Delphi, Indiana, daughters, Sheila Scott of Delphi, Indiana, and Veronica Akers of Monticello, Indiana, grandchildren, Aaron Shelton, Austin (wife Cobra) Shelton, Samantha (husband Jess'c) Campbell, Nichole (husband Aaron) Tucker, Hannah Scott, and Devin (Savanah Ashbell) Scott, Ashley (husband Travis) Foulks and Eric Akers, Jr., and great-grandchildren, Serenity Akers, Emmorie Akers, Kaylee Foulks, Nolan Shelton, Griffin Tucker, Novah Forkeotes, and Paizlee Foulks; sister, Darlene Bolin, and Donna Watts; brothers, Eddie (wife Vicki) Medley, and Robert Medley, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Faye (husband John) Funk, Brenda Wireman; brothers-in-law, Jesse (wife Cathy) Shelton, Dennis Shelton, and Terry (wife Kristie) Shelton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends; best friend, Donna Boyd.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Robert P. and Marlyn (Miller) Medley; husband, Russell E. Shelton, Sr.; daughter, Jagett Marie Shelton; father and mother-in-law, James and Ammajean (Moles) Shelton; son-in-law, Eric P. Akers, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Samual Shelton and John Watts; sister-in-law, Bonnie Wright

A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Deibels Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana

A celebration of life service will be at 4:00 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Deibels Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana with Pastor Russ Alley of the Reynolds Methodist Church of Reynolds, Indiana.

Burial will be private for the family in the Yeoman Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Breast Cancer Awareness. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, mailed to Susan G. Komen, P.O.Box 801889, Dallas, Tx 75380, or follow the link https://www.komen.org/?form=fy27_boa_oct_4x&s_src=komen.org&s_subsrc=main_nav_donate: In Loving Memory of the Carol Shelton Family.

Deibels Funeral Home is honored and blessed to be assisting the family; memories, messages, and photos of condolences can be made at www.deibelsfh.com