Jennifer Marie Shelton

She was born in Birmingham, AL, on September 3, 1986. She is survived by her three beautiful children: her son, Brodie (6), her daughters, Abbie (3) and Allie Grace (1), her loving husband, Kenneth Shelton; her mother, Debbie Smith, her sisters, Caitlyn and Sara Grace Smith, her grandfather, Dr. Joseph Waldner, her grandparents Willard (Martha) Suggs; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Bryan Suggs and grandmother, Helen Waldner.

Jennifer was a dedicated mother, extraordinary wife, cherished daughter, and a loyal friend to many. She was a lifelong Alabama football fan. Jennifer’s priority in life was making lasting memories with her husband and children. Her love of architecture took them on many trips all over the country. She was a nursing student and had a special love for the elderly. She devoted her time to friends and family and always wanted to be surrounded by the people she loved. Jennifer will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

You never said I’m leaving

you never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it

and only God knows why.

In life I loved you dearly

in death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place

that only you can fill.

It broke my heart to lose you

but you didn’t go alone.

A part of me went with you

the day God took you home.

~unknown~

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2016 at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel with burial in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, AL.