Evelyn Elizabeth Denton, age 78, of Russellville, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1944, in Nogo, to Raymond Lewis and Wilma Irene Pack Shields.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Russellville since 1972, where she served along with her husband in the Denton Sunday School Class for many years. She taught elementary school for four years, two in Mountain Home, and two here in Russellville. She was active in Dwight Elementary's PTA, where she served a year as President. She was also a longtime volunteer for Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Auxiliary as an officer and President for more than one term, and the MARVA Board of Directors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Peevy Zahler.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Denton; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason Denton, Justin and Meredith Denton and Joshua Denton; a brother and sister-in-law, R.L. and Faye Shields; and three granddaughters, Ava Claire, Halle Reese, and Ella Caroline Denton.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Sykes officiating. Burial will be private for the family in Rest Haven Memorial Park, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service in Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to MARVA Workshop Inc., 1205 S Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR 72801.

Honorary pallbearers are the Denton/ Pugh Sunday School Class.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .