Patricia Walton Shelby

Patricia Walton Shelby (November 11, 1928 – June 14, 2002) was an American businesswoman and civic leader who served as the 32nd President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 1980 to 1983. She also served as president of the National Gavel Society and was a member of the board of trustees for the United States Capitol Historical Society.

Early life and education Shelby was born on November 11, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was raised Methodist and attended Rosedale United Methodist Church.

Daughters of the American Revolution Shelby joined the Mississippi Delta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in October 1949. She served as State Regent of the Mississippi DAR and as Registrar General for the national society.

She was elected as President General of the DAR and served in that capacity from 1980 to 1983. She served as the organist at Rosedale United Methodist Church for fifty years.

Shelby died of lung disease on June 14, 2002 at King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville, Mississippi. Her funeral and burial took place at Beulah Cemetery.