Jo Ellen Shelton ( BKA “Nanny”) was born on September 13, 1947 to the late Etna Smith and William Shelton Sr., in Des Moines Iowa. Nanny attended Catholic School all through High School.
In 1976 Nanny moved her children to California to begin a new life until moving to Las Vegas in 2005.
Watching television was Nanny’s favorite pastime. If you had a question about television, or who someone was, she had the answer.Nanny made an impact on every life she crossed. She was there for you good or bad. Her “grandkids” ranged in age from 2-80. On April 24th 2019 the Lord called Nanny to be with him. She leaves to cherish her memory, a brother; William Shelton Jr., a daughter Teri (Kevin) Dean and a son Bryan (Dominique) Shelton. Nanny is also survived by a niece Shannon Shelton-Rex and a nephew Scott Shelton; eight grandchildren, Leland, KaLese, Keland, Andrea, Niani, Mia, Bryan, Jr and Cameron; five great grandchildren, Jaehaunie, Jarred, NeVaiyah, Lelani and Nova. She also leaves behind a host of cousins, family and friends. Nanny will be laid to rest at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, California.