Glenna Lee Shelton Peterson
Glenna Lee Shelton Peterson, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19th while sitting in her favorite chair. She was born in the Snowville area of Pulaski County, VA on March 28, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Early Hobson Shelton and Nettie Hollandsworth Shelton. She was a 1955 graduate of Dublin High School. She worked for over thirty years for Jefferson Mills in Pulaski.
Glenna was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Thomas “Tom” Peterson, sister, Iva Shelton Vaughn and brother, Donald Shelton. She is
survived by her son, Michael (Sylvie) Peterson, granddaughters Melissa (Sam) Wright, and Danielle (Alan) Stover, and great granddaughters, Moxley and Nora.
Glenna was an almost 30-year cancer survivor and suffered with rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years, but always kept her sense of humor and never complained. She was quick to say there were many people far worse off than her, and since God had helped her survive cancer, she would not waste her time complaining. She loved spending time with her family and loved the visits from special friends, Wayne Phillips and Terry Riggs, whom she loved very much. Glenna loved cats and dogs, especially Millie, the dog who stole her heart and kept faithful company until Millie passed away a few years ago.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Seagle Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Roanoke Valley SPCA in her name.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
September 20, 2024 @ 8:56 pm
So sorry to hear of her passing got to know Glenna when I worked at National Bank. Her hands were crippled with Arthritis and she could barely sign her name. She joked and laughed. Always liked waiting on her. She loved her son dearly. I know her family will miss her.
September 26, 2024 @ 3:12 pm
I worked with Glenna for a lot of years. we run the old conning machines together. we worked in all three plants and all 3 shifts
She was loved by all our Jefferson Mills family. we use to have to walk from the Hill Plant to the South Plant all hours of the night when they needed help. we were never afraid just made jokes about taking our good oll time to get out of work. love you Glenna RIP
September 27, 2024 @ 10:56 am
I loved Aunt Glenna! I didn’t get to see her often but when I did, it was a treat. She was like a one-man band and kept us laughing for hours on end. When I was 16 I started working at a local restaurant and got off work around 10:00. Often, on my drive home, I would pass her as she was heading to her job. I knew it was her because of her license plate (“Glenna P”). She didn’t know it was me but I still felt a little bond between us as we passed on those dark country roads. RIP, Aunt Glenna!