Delores Marie Shelton

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM

    By News Staff

    Dolores Marie Vicknair Shelton of Pulaski died October 5, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital. Dolores was born November 3rd 1926 in Marrero Louisiana. 

    She is preceded in death by parents, Adam and Julia Vicknair, husband Lee V Shelton, sisters Shirley Becnel, Marilyn Munsterman, and her daughter Jackie Lee Smith. 

    Dolores had been a resident of Pulaski since 1947, was retired from Maremont Gabriel and was
    a member of East Hill Church of Christ. 

    Survivors include daughter Denair (Harald) Melson, grandchildren Thor Melson (Lindsay), Jason Murrah, Ali Smith, great grandson Gunnar Melson, nephews and nieces.

    There will be a memorial service at a later date. 

    Memorial donations may be made to East Hill Church of Christ
    and Ivy Crest Assisted Living.

    Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Dolores Marie Vicknair Shelton.

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