BEAVER DAM, Ky. — Shelia “Jean” Phelps, 78, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, with her son by her side at home. She was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Ohio County, Kentucky, to the late Cecil and Frances Lee Fulton.
She retired after many years from Citizens Bank. Jean was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and served as the treasurer.
Aside from her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dewey “Pete” Phelps, and sister, Beverly Dean Shoopman.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Shawn (Ana Feliciano) Phelps.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 16, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. Greg Hillard officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Becky Lynn Deweese and Tammy Maggard as well as Hospice of Ohio County for the wonderful care of Jean.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Shelia “Jean” Phelps by visiting her memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.