Hurt.……Pauline Shelton Bailess, age 75 of Hurt died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born October 13, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Gladys Saunders Shelton of Gretna and the late Dan Thomas Shelton.  She was predeceased by one brother-in-law, James Roark.  Mrs. Bailess retired from Schrader-Bridgeport; and she was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher and Assistant Sunday School Director.  She was a devoted daughter and loved to help others.  Mrs. Bailess always put everyone else before herself.  She loved to cook, and she loved supporting the Renan Volunteer Fire Department by helping with Christmas time donations.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Johnny Bailess of the residence; one daughter, Karen Patrick and husband, Broderick of Altavista; one brother, Ed Shelton and special friend, Pam Patterson of Hurt; one sister, Penny Mays and husband, Melvin of Rustburg; two grandchildren who were the joys of her life, Kayleigh Bailess, and Kamden Patrick; one brother-in-law, David Bailess and wife, Delores of Hurt; two sisters-in-law, Frances Shelton and husband, Larry of Hurt, and Martha Roark of Hurt.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Piney Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Matthew Speck, Pastor Ronnie Simpson, and Rev. Bobby Brumfield.  Burial will follow at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023 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.