Sara V. Beatty Shelton, (born 1919 - died 1994) was an American politician.

Sara Beatty Shelton
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
In office
1985–1988
Preceded byTheo Mitchell
Succeeded byEnnis M. Fant
Personal details
BornJuly 29, 1919
DiedMarch 12, 1994
Political partyDemocratic
EducationBenedict College Furman University
ProfessionEducator

Shelton was the first Upstate Black woman elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives.[1]

Shelton served as a Democratic member for the 23rd district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1985 to 1988.[2] She served on the Education Improvement Act Select Committee.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Valena Beatty Shelton". Digital Library of Georgia. March 16, 1994. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Representative Sara Valena Shelton". 1985.
  3. ^ Walker, Donna Isbell (February 1, 2015). "Sara Beatty Shelton rose from the classroom to the State House". Greenville News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.