Shelby Clifton

Willow Spring, NC:  Mrs. Shelby Stephenson Clifton, age 73, of 3565 Sanders Road died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Bob Copeland. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery.     Mrs. Clifton was born July 25, 1940 in Johnston County to the late Hassie and Martha Gordon Stephenson. She enjoyed fishing at Surf City, crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.  Mrs. Clifton was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, B. J. Clifton; a son, Connie Mack Clifton, and a brother, Gordon Stephenson. She retired from the human resource department of Westinghouse and was a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church.     Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Andreia C. Bass of Willow Spring and Denise C. & Tommy Williams of Zebulon; twin sister & husband, Jackie & Jim Blevins of Salemburg; sister & husband, Charline & Robert Sutton of Smithfield; brother, Bob Stephenson of Louisiana; sister-in-law, Doreen Stephenson of Garner; grandchildren, Jennifer Lockwood, Kelli Williams, Robbie Parker, Kamdyn Bass, and Matthew Williams; and great grandchildren, Kadynce Lockwood, Matthew Parker, and Bucky Lockwood. Also surviving are sisters-in-law and husbands, Delores Stephenson, Brenda & Ron Blanchard, and Becky & Rick Hileman; and brother-in-law and wife, Brad & Cindy Clifton.     Family will receive friends 6:00PM to 8:00PM Monday, October 28, 2013, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.     Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1305 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC  27609 or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC  27607.     The family would like to express their gratitude for all the love and support given by their precious family and friends.