Sandra A. Shelton, age 61, of Oscoda died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1948, in Knoxville, Tenn., to the late William and Katherine Chandler (nee Harrison). Sandra received her bachelor's degree from Tennessee Weslyan College. She married Hurman Shelton Jr. in Athens, Tenn., on Dec. 20, 1970, and they moved to Oscoda in July of 1971. Sandra retired from Oscoda Cedar Lake Elementary in 2005 after 34 years of teaching. She taught kindergarten for most of her career, though she spent some time in first and fourth grades, art, computers and as a librarian. Sandra was a member of the Oscoda AuSable Community Business Association, was the Iosco County Democratic Party secretary and also participated in the Cool Cities initiative, MEA Retired and many other community-related undertakings. She also painted sets for the Northeast Academy of Dance and was a long-standing member and beloved artist for the worldwide Beauty & the Beast TV series fan club. Her artwork has been displayed all over the area in the form of murals, summer banners, Cool Cities posters, the Oscoda Township flag and on the Buy Local First tote bags. Sandy was a well-known figure around town, most often found at her recently closed storefront, Work In Progress, creating artwork on location, or simply walking her constant companion, Baci. Sandra is survived by her loving husband, Hurman R. Shelton Jr.; two daughters, Amber Shelton of Fountain, Colo., and Amy Shelton of Dexter. She is also survived by her brothers, William "Bud" Chandler of Maryville, Tenn., and Donald Richard "Dick" Chandler of Powell, Tenn.; and her sister, Deborah Chandler Gray of Knoxville, Tenn. A "casual clothes" memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 15, at 4 p.m. at the Oscoda American Legion building. Everyone is invited to attend; a pot luck offering would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.