Elena Mae Mason Burch, age 92, went to be with her almighty father on Christmas Day 2020.

She was born on March 7, 1928 to Charles Arie Mason Sr. and Annie Clark Mason.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Garland "Mutt" Burch; her son, Harry Hope Sheltman Jr.; grandson, Scott Arie Burch; brothers, Matthew Mason, Charles Mason Jr., Graham Mason, Ashby Mason Sr. and Orie Mason; and sisters, Lee Anna Massie, and Vealy Mason.

She is survived by her daughters, Judith Haviland and Donna Otey (Warren) and son, B. Kevin Sheltman (Heidi); her grandchildren, Chris Burch (Betsy), Michael Cochran and Renee' Dunford (Wade); great-grandchildren, Connor Dunford, Ryleigh, Cullen and Romie Cochran, Caid and Levi Burch; and many nieces and nephews.

Elena lived to serve the Lord and our almighty God. She was a founding member of Calvary Brethren Church in Buena Vista where she worshipped until she became ill.

A private family burial was held.

Arrangements were by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.