Joy Rae Shelton, age 86, of Jackson, KY entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the KY River Medical Center in Jackson surrounded by her family.   She was born November 23, 1939, in Lee County, KY and was the daughter of the late Pryce Fletcher and Golden Hamilton.  She was also preceded in death by her husband: Floyd Shelton.  Her uncle: Brack Watkins, Jr.   Joy was retired senior vice president of Citizens Bank in Jackson, KY.  A faithful member of the First Church of God of Jackson, KY.

She is survived by her honorary children:  David Neace and Sharon of Jackson, KY.  John Gilbert and Donna of Jackson, KY.  Honorary grandchildren:  Joy Rachel Neace of Jackson, KY and Erika Rae (Joe) Harless of Staffordsville, KY.  Greg Neace, Sheena (Doug) Halsey, Stephen (Stephanie) Neace and Brian Gilbert, all of Jackson, KY.  Honorary great grandchildren:  Carter Neace, Kaydence Neace, Brooke Brewer, Brielle Halsey, Caleb Harless, Emily Hollon, Katrina Neace, Paige Neace, and Xander Neace.  A very special friend:  Roberta Fairchild.  Her spiritual family at First Church of God, Jackson, KY.  She is also survived by a host of many friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at the First Church of God, Highway 30 West, Jackson, KY, with David Neace and Bobby Hollon officiating.  Burial in Jackson Cemetery.  Visitation will begin on Wednesday at 5:00 pm at the First Church of God.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers:  Greg Neace, Stephen Neace, Jamie Watkins, Michael Watkins, Doug Halsey, Joe Harless.  Honorary pallbearers:  Rick Hensley.   Ladies Missionary Group of Jackson First Church of God.