Meriam Henderson Shelton

Heaven gained an amazing angel on May 27, 2022. Meriam Henderson Shelton, age 72, of Christoval, TX joined her parents, loved ones lost, and many precious animals while surrounded with love by those closest to her. She was born in Brownwood, TX on December 5th, 1949, to Homer and Kay Henderson. The third of four children, she had one sister and 2 brothers. She fell in love with Johnny 40 years ago and they enjoyed their life together at Running Man Ranch. Meriam was the very definition of kind, caring, sweet and loving. Those that knew her felt these attributes. She had lifelong friends, literally, from school days. She had friends from her career at GTE/Verizon. She had friends she met along the way from all walks of life. No matter the duration of the relationship, she was sure to let you know you were loved and cared about. Meriam and Johnny have spoiled loads of animals over the years. The lucky animals include horses, donkeys, goats, llamas, dogs, cats, fish, chickens, ducks, guineas, pigs, geese, turkeys, a rabbit, a deer, peacocks, and calves. Every one was special to them both. Neither her age nor the Texas heat stopped her from being outside tending to her pets, some weighing up to 1200 pounds. As soft and gentle as her heart was, she was also a typical tough west Texas Christian lady. She loved God, was saved by Him as a young girl, and prayed to Him nightly. Being Granny was likely what she was most proud of. She had incredibly close relationships with her grandsons Corey, Izaiah, and Luka. She was “over the moon” as she said, to be blessed with great-grandson Luka two-years ago. She completely adored him and he wanted to facetime with her every evening. She will be with him always and we will ensure he forever knows about his Granny. Some of those dearest to her who will miss her terribly are Johnny, Erica, Corey, Izaiah, Luka, Julia, Neil, and Dre; as well as Marlene, Annabeth, Joyce, Tracy, Ken, Margaret, Elaine, Linda, John, Sandy, and so many others. In a world where kindness is becoming scarce, may Meriam’s sweet spirit and kind heart motivate you to be the same. A celebration of her life will be memorialized on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 10:00am at the International Waterlily Collection located in the Civic League Park, 2 S. Park Street, in San Angelo. Her service will be officiated by their friend, Bill Dendle. Please dress comfortably and feel free to wear bright colors as we pay our respects to Meriam. In lieu of flowers, she would surely be pleased for you to donate to a charity benefitting animals.