Louise Wheeler

Louise Shelton Wheeler, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin M. Shelton Sr. and Josephine Sadler Shelton, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Benjamin Wheeler, and a sister, Constance S. Mears. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and was formerly employed as an Office Manager for Dr. Nelson Smith and Dr. Vick. Mrs. Wheeler was a Past Worthy Matron and member of Alpha Eastern Star Chapter #1 in Petersburg. She is survived by her sisters, Virginia S. Mazza of Matoaca, Marion S. Mears of Prince George, and Margaret S. Krause of Matoaca; her brothers, Alvin M. Shelton Jr. and wife, Bettie P. of Chesterfield, Herbert M. Shelton and wife, Carolyn P. of Matoaca, and John E. Shelton Sr. of Colonial Heights, several nieces and nephews; an aunt, Lucille Shelton Lee; and a brother-in-law, Allen R. Mears Sr. of Colonial Heights. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday November 16, 2010 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George with the Reverend Dr. Andrew Brockelman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3113 Greenwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 or Odyssey Health Care, 2801 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.