April Dawn Shelton

april shelton

March 1, 1978 ~ November 25, 2024

Born in: Haywood Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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April Dawn Shelton, 46, of Candler passed away Monday, November 25, 2024.

April was born March 1, 1978, in Haywood Co. April worked as a Certified First Assist at Advent Hospital and attended Biltmore Church.

April Leaves behind her husband, Steven Shane Shelton; mother, Carol Limeberry Hannah; daughter, Morgan Pressley (Trenton); sons, Casey Pressley (Keely), Joshua Pressley (Cassidy Bailey) and Casey Cannon; brothers, Mark Hannah (Stephanie) and Dean Hannah (Jamie); and grandchildren, Bristol Holland Smith (3), Nathaniel David Grace Pressley (4), Cohen Andrew Pressley (1) Ashton Dallas Hill (5), and Violet Olivia Grace Pressley (7m). She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Dean Hannah.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Graveside Services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Jason Queen will officiate.

April: The sweetest, most selfless lady, she was a girl raised by strong parents, grew up trying her best to keep up with her brothers.

Her heart took her into the medical field where for years she worked in labor and delivery at Mission Hospital. She ended up furthering her education to a Certified First Assistant and helping many people in the OR/Trauma Team. She continued her surgical training for Advent Health working in the OR and becoming the Robotics Coordinator.

But April’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was the very centerpiece of the family, helping everyone every day with something. She was always the one in the tough times of life to pray her way through.

If you were fortunate enough to know her, you know she was selfless, kind, and sincere.

Heaven got a good one this time.

April leaves behind a legacy in her family, and beyond those directly related to her, countless extended family, friends, and patients that will have a place in their heart that can’t be filled without her presence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NICU Helping Hands, or the Autism Society of North Carolina.

Services

Visitation: December 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: December 1, 2024 3:30 pm

Piney Mountain UM Church Cemetery
36 Piney Mountain Church Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-3031

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  5. April was definitely one of the most amazing people in our family. So genuine and caring. Always there for everyone. She will be so missed by anyone who knew here. I love you so much baby, we will meet again one day.

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  7. April was a sweetheart and loved her family without fail. She will be missed. Morgan and the boys we love you and are thinking of you praying for God to wrap his arms around you during this difficult time! Love you all!

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  8. April,
    I will always remember how kind you were and just the perfect example of how a Christian should be. Love you.

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  9. April was a amazing person I have so many memories of her growing up I could talk for hours . Always kind and caring anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will never forget her . Prayers we will all meet again in heaven when Jesus calls us

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  10. April was such a loving caring person. It was a true honor to know her and work along side her during my time at Mission. Prayers and thoughts with her family including her work family…

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  11. My sincere condolences to April’s family. I worked with her in Women’s OR where her kindness and love made her a good friend. I feel I am a better person for having known her.

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    • April was a good one, I remember one time in kindergarten and I was a grade ahead of her, she was napping and she had no cover and shivering so I covered her up with a blanket.
      Always a kind heart to everyone even from a young child.
      My prayers and condolences for the family.
      The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

      2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

      3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

      4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

      5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

      6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

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  14. She was wonderful Mother and good friend. She’s a sweet person who loved her family and was a good person. She’s will be missed by so many.

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  15. April made this world a more beautiful place to live in. Her radiant smile, her selfless kindness and ability to bring joy to everyone she ever met brought such a light to the world. I have peace in knowing that April has completed what God put her here to do. She changed the world around her for the better and affected so many lives, now He is rewarding her by bringing her home. Her dad is waiting for his fishing partner and my mom is waiting for her big loving hug. My heart is utterly broken beyond repair because she is gone but I know she is with God.

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  16. She had a soul full of sunshine. How blessed she was to have touched so many people in such a positive way. You will be missed.

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  18. April was truly a light in this world. I knew her just a short time when we worked in the OR together. She had the ability to make everyone smile. I was blessed to know her.

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  19. April,
    I will always cherish all the moments we spent together, all the laughter we shared, all the stories we told. You have changed me forever, and I will never forget you. Farewell, my friend

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  22. Shane, you and all of April’s family and friends are in our prayers. So sorry for your tragic loss. She was an amazing person.

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  23. April Hannah Shelton was a blessing to every life she touched and losing her is breaking so many hearts. You just know the angels in heaven gathered together to celebrate her home coming. She is in the arms of Jesus whispering to Him to give you and your precious family comfort. Many prayers through the tears as I pray for you all to be comforted by our Heavenly Father. 🙏❤🙏

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  24. Class of ‘96
    So many memories came flooding back when hearing this tragic news. I loved you dearly my friend. Prayers for family, friends, coworkers, and all those lives she touched.

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  25. April!!!!! I remember your face at then Parkridge!!!!!!! Your passings leaves a painful heart in so many lives that you bore, were born from and the lives that you helped heal touch a large community base. May every tear shed water the lives you touched! May every hole in the heart be filled by the Holy Spirit. 🍀💔❤️‍🩹

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  26. My precious friend. I will forever be grateful for you. You were the most caring soul. I was fortunate to have you as a mentor, coworker and friend. You were my prayer warrior and helped me through some difficult times. I will see you again one sweet day. Rest in peace.

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  28. we are sad but the smile on that face of hers there is legitimately what she feels nonstop . we have to remember she is alive more than we are now and it’s really like she has a new job in a new hospital and we just aren’t able to see her or speak until we graduate and get hired on there too. she just moved to a better job best environment and best boss in Heaven . hopefully we will graduate the school of life as well as you have , love you ttmab

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  29. We will miss seeing this young lady at the store chatting always about family her pride and joy. Love you All.

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  30. April, I will always cherish the many memories on labor and delivery and the best cakes you made for us! You always had a smile on your face and made the room light up. We will miss you greatly down here

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  33. April you are loved you will be missed and remembered always. Your sense of humor and your heart was a true blessing to so many

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  34. I got to work with April at Mission labor and delivery for a few years. She is such a kind, lovely, wonderful, talented human and scrub tech. Losing her is a great loss to her family and to our community. Sending love 💛

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  35. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You are a beautiful person and Curtis was proud to have you for a God daughter.

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  36. So sorry praying for you all just hang onto those precious memories sending you guys love and hugs, Brenda Crowder

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  38. Gone too soon, you were always smiling. I have never seen you not smiling or laughing even as kids. You will be missed!

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  40. I truly appreciate the opportunity to work alongside you, April. I will always cherish the moments we’ve shared and the kindness you’ve shown me. Thank you for everything; I will miss you. I’m sorry for your loss.

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  42. Love and hugs esp Prayers to all who loved her my hearts broken for you all she was always very sweet to me I’ll miss her smiles and laughter

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  45. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of April! Nothing can prepare us for the loss of a loved one but your faith in Jesus Christ brings peace in knowing we will see her again! May God bless you and comfort you!
    The Partain Family

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