1938

Shelba Jean Wooten was born on 06 Dec 1938 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Charlie Wray Wooten and Willie Mae Nettles Wooten.

1940

Shelby Jean Wooten was counted in the census on 12 May 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a one-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Charles Wray Wooten; her mother, Willie MacNettles Wooten; her siblings; Lemuel William Wooten, and Dorothy Wray Wooten; her uncles; Irby Bruce Wooten and George Vernon Wooten; and second cousin, David Williams Nettles.

1988

On June 17, 1988, Shelba Jean Wooten was listed as the mother of the groom on the marriage certificate of William Jeffery Mattox and Jeanne Marie Aman.

1992

On May 2, 1992, Shelba Mattox was listed as the living daughter in the obituary of Charlie Wray Wooten.

2001

On December 15, 2001, Shelba W. Mattox was listed as the living daughter in the obituary of Willie Mae Nettles Wooten.

2021

Shelba Wooten Mattox, 82, of Elgin, passed away peacefully at her home after an extended decline in her health and mobility on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Wray “C.W.” Wooten and Willie Mae Nettles Wooten and the loving wife of 63 years to William H. “Bill” Mattox. Being the wife of a former pastor and 29 year Air Force chaplain, Shelba and her family moved 24 times throughout their marriage, following Bill’s military assignments and ministry. During those years, Shelba’s careers included federal civil service, home building, and selling real estate. She also served on the town of Elgin Zoning Committee. She enjoyed shopping, interior decorating, camping (or “glamping” as she would call it), giving gifts, and cooking for her family and friends. She was an excellent homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She also held a special place in her heart for her beloved poodles: Puff, Fritz, Yogi, and Teddy. Shelba loved celebrating Christmas and would proudly display her collection of over 50 nativity sets. She was a longtime member of Blaney Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, Shelba is survived by her children, William Jeffrey “Jeff” Mattox, Penny Camell Mattox, and Kerry Scott Mattox; grandchildren, Thomas Jeffrey Mattox, Jack Ryan Mattox, and Jenna Lynne Mattox; her sister, Dorothy “Dot” Wooten Ryall; and sister-in-law, Nancy Strickland Wooten.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lemuel W. “Lem” Wooten, Sr.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Blaney Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jacob Helsley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Blaney Baptist Church, 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, SC 29045.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the staff of Lutheran Hospice for their compassionate care of Mrs. Mattox.

Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.

VISITATION

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, October 22, 2021
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711

FUNERAL SERVICE

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Blaney Baptist Church
1400 Blaney Rd
Elgin, South Carolina, United States

BURIAL

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Blaney Baptist Church Cemetery
1400 Blaney Rd
Elgin, South Carolina, United States