Dale Lynn Shelton

Dale Lynn Shelton, 68, of Olathe, Kansas, was welcomed into her Heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2025 surrounded by family that adored her. She was born on October 11, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Windle and Geraldine (Minyard) Shelton.

Dale grew up in Louisville, Ky and moved to Leawood, Ks in the 70's. She gained her love of the Lord at a young age and was active in the Grandview Assembly of God Church and Youth Choir in her teens. She was employed by IBT in Kansas City, Ks and EPIQ in Kansas City Kansas. Her most rewarding job was with Stonecroft Ministries, where she recently retired. Dale never met a stranger, and her personality sparkled everywhere she went. She had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. The Lord and her family were the priorities all throughout her life. In her spare time she loved crafting, finding antique treasures, decorating and church involvement.

Dale is survived by her mother, Geraldine Whitsitt, sister, Gwen (Douglas) Benegas, nieces, Anna Kristine (Fonz) Borjas, Kelsey Shelton, Madison Snell (Sean Mallonee), Lindey (Matthew) Glenn, and Lisa (Eli) Galindo. Nephews, Tony (Angie) Benegas, and a Great niece & 5 nephews (Fonzy, Aidan, Avandar, Anna, Oliver & Oden).

She was preceded in death by her father, Windle Shelton, brother, Dennis Shelton, nephew, Ryan Snell, and niece Samantha Snell.

The family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Penwell-Gabel's Olathe Chapel, with her funeral service following at 11:00 AM. Burial of the urn will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Overland Park.

The family requests that contributions in Dale’s memory be made to Church of the Harvest Womens Ministry, 14841 S. Blackbob Road, Olathe, Ks 66062.

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