Doris Marie Shelton Varela Obituary (1947 - 2020)

MADISON Doris Shelton Varela, 72, passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her residence. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Varela was born July 19, 1947 in Stokes County to Noel and Dillie Frances Lawson Shelton. She was a member of Hill Top Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond, Denzel, and Curtis Shelton; sisters, Wilma Doss, Margaret Bullins, and Audrey Stovall. Survivors include her son, Rodney Joyce and wife, Tammy; grandchildren, Allison (Samuel) Venable, Jessica Dehart, Brittany Dehart, Elijah Dehart, and Ryan Joyce; great-grand-daughter, Madelynn Venable; companion, George Gonzalez; several nieces and nephews; pet, "Baby". Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.