Gretna…..Ella Mae Shelton Krantz, age 81 of 3392 Paisley Road, Gretna died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at her residence.
Born July 12, 1931 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Charlie Howard Shelton and Mattie Worley Shelton. Mrs. Krantz was predeceased by three brothers, Calvin Shelton, Berkley Shelton, and Herman (Frog) Shelton; a sister, Frances Hunt; and a grandson, Kevin Hall. Mrs. Krantz was a member of Summersett Baptist Church. When she attended Motley Baptist Church she served as Sunday School Secretary and VBS worker. She retired from Label Weave and also worked at Jimmy's Restaurant. Mrs. Krantz enjoyed doing for her family and working in her flower garden.
She is survived by her husband of more than 65 years, Robert West Krantz; one son, David Krantz and his wife, Marjorie of Gretna; one daughter, Janet K. Hall and her husband, David of Altavista; one sister, Thelma Moore and her husband, Les of Hurt; five grandchildren, Shannon Hall, Matt Hall and his wife, Susan, Jamie Krantz, Jeremy Krantz and his wife, Danielle, and Jennifer Tramontano and her husband, Henry; one granddaughter-in-law, Cindy Hall Burns and her husband, Bryan; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 17, 2013 at Summersett Baptist Church by Rev. Jason Andrews. Burial will follow in the Summersett Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.