Gretna......Joan Rowles Shelhorse, age 71 of 23221 U.S. Highway 29, Gretna, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born December 14, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Carroll Moses Rowles and Ethel Worsham Rowles. Mrs. Shelhorse was a member of West End Church of Christ and attended Sheva Church of Christ. She was a receptionist at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Shelhorse loved cooking, gardening, and her job.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace C. Shelhorse of the residence; a son, Todd Shelhorse and his wife, Tammy of Evington; a daughter, Lexi Meadows and her husband, Roger of Gretna; four grandchildren, Colby Shelhorse, Hunter Shelhorse, Brandon Meadows, and Taylor Shelhorse.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Sheva Church of Christ by Terry Schultz, Minister. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 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.