Mrs. Mildred Louise Spratlin Shelton, 86, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Grenada.  She was born August 24, 1937 in Houston to Winfred and Lois Collums Spratlin.  Louise was raised in the Loyd community near Vardaman and spent her working life in the Grenada School System as she enriched the lives of children for over 32 years.  She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Louise fiercely loved her family and was a devoted supporter of all of her grandchildren's activities.  She was a gifted conversationalist and loved running in to former students and visiting with them.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Dr. Brent Barker and Rev. Eugene Heimbach officiating.  Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time Tuesday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include four daughters, Kaye Ward(Johnny), Pam Winters, Judy Blaylock(Randy) and Jan Teas(John), all of Grenada; six grandchildren, Jason Richardson(Misty), Jessica Richardson, Justin Winters(Jenni), Erin Turner(Cris), Brett Blaylock(Amber) and Dylan Teas; six great-grandchildren, Cole Richardson, Aiden Richardson, Holden Winters, Lexi Turner, Colton Turner and Haysten Blaylock and dear, special friends, Charles and Carolyn Pyron.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Scottie Ward.

Brett Blaylock, Randy Blaylock, Dylan Teas, John Teas, Cris Turner and Justin Winters will honor Louise by serving as pallbearers and carry her to rest in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Charles Pyron will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).