Sylvia Shelton White

Sylvia Shelton White, 68, of Millport, Alabama, passed away on May 4, 2026.

Sylvia was born on March 22, 1958, in Columbus, Mississippi, to the late Revis and Betty Shelton. She spent her life working in management and was known for her friendliness and strong work ethic. She also, enjoyed volunteering at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. Sylvia had a love for working in her yard, traveling, and attending festivals, where she created many cherished memories with family and friends. Her favorite activity was being a grandmother. She also enjoyed supporting Alabama football. ROLL TIDE ROLL!

She is survived by her loving husband, Matt White; two sons, Nathaniel Worthey and Dusty White (Lesli); two daughters, Ashley Worthey Stuart and Kelsey McWilliams (Brandon); four grandsons, Corporal Tristan James Norris, USMC, Elisha Perrigin, Tyr White, and Jacob McWilliams; two granddaughters, Lorelei White and Makayla McWilliams; one sister, Becky Miller (Joe); and five brothers, Charles Shelton (Debi), Tony Shelton (Donna), Frank Shelton (Pam), Michael Shelton (Brandy), and Bobby Shelton. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held on May 7, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory at 2:00 PM, with Reverend Michael Shelton and Reverend Robert Gillis officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Charles Shelton, Tony Shelton, Frank Shelton, Michael Shelton, Joe Miller, Dusty White, and Elisha Perrigin. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathaniel Worthey and Corporal Tristan James Norris, USMC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her—gone from our sight, but always in our hearts.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=775e7561-c559-4567-acb7-4c2919d508d0