Regina Shelton Phillips

Gretna………Regina Shelton Phillips, age 100 of Gretna died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at her residence.
Born December 18, 1915 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late William Sydnor Shelton and Virginia Bethel Shelton. She was predeceased by her husband, James Odell Phillips; two sons-in-law, Jimmy Hiler and Willard Shelton; a grandchild, Susan Smith; a sister, Virginia Reynolds; and five brothers, Douglas Shelton, Garolyn Shelton, Ollis "Monk" Shelton, Neville Shelton and Otis Shelton. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna where she also sang in the Choir, served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon.
She is survived by three daughters, Colleen Shelton of Gretna, Jewel Hiler of Hurt and Gale Smith and husband, H.L. of Lynchburg; ten grandchildren, Ellen Nichols, David Shelton, Derek Shelton, Heidi Tucker, Jodi Butters, Van Shelton, Phyllis Daner, Ed Hershman, Jr., Kim Kling, and Gina Roakes; 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Gretna by Rev. Jonathan Hilliard. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Gretna and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the First Baptist Church of Gretna Musical Department or the Tape Ministry, P.O. Box 339, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.