Phyllis Shelton

Phyllis Ann Shelton, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, April 3, 2023, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Amarillo with Pastor Corky Holland officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Phyllis was born June 16, 1940, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Jesse Leroy Payne and Mary Evelyn Wilder Payne.  She married Royce Wendell Shelton on July 30, 1993, in Borger.  Phyllis was an extremely talented cook who loved to decorate and entertain.  Playing cards was always a favorite pastime, especially playing bridge, but she was always up for a shopping trip, on the quest for a bargain.  A gifted pianist, Phyllis honored, served, and worshiped through her gift of music.  She was a church pianist for over 40 years.  Nothing brought more joy to her life than her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Evelyn Payne; and grandson, Jeremy Gray.

Survivors include her husband, Royce Shelton of Amarillo; children, Donnie Allen of Luther, Oklahoma, Dana Rodriguez and Jamie Garcia of Borger, Darin Allen and wife Edie of Amarillo, John Allen of Phoenix, Jennifer Helms and husband Chris of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Connie Rodriguez, Christian Rodriguez, Ben Allen and wife Shelby, Madi Nguyen and husband Bill, Hudson Helms, Stella Grace Helms; nine great grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Marilyn Jo Daves and husband Charlie of Melissa, Texas; and nephew, Greg Daves and wife Lauren of Van Alstyne, Texas.