Today in Wheeling History: May 3—Abigail Shelton, a Wheeling-born actress known for her roles in film and television, including "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" and "8 Million Ways to Die", was born in Wheeling (1932).
Born Frances Ann Compton on May 3, 1932, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Abigail Shelton was an actress recognized for her work in film and television. She was the middle child of William and Esther Compton, and her father worked as a mining engineer, shaping her early life.
Shelton pursued acting and gained recognition for her roles in "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984), "8 Million Ways to Die" (1986), and "Target" (1958). She also performed in cabaret acts, accompanied by her husband, William S. Baker, a pianist and composer. Throughout her career, she was married multiple times, including to John T. Kelley, Brandon Carroll, and Hubert Allen Clarke Jr., with whom she had a son.
She passed away on December 11, 2006, in Northridge, California, at the age of 74. Shelton was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, leaving behind a legacy in entertainment.
To learn more: Find a Grave (https://tinyurl.com/449c9hky), IMDb (https://tinyurl.com/mrx2v9sk)
Photo caption and credit: Francis Ann "Abigail Shelton" Compton Baker (Find a Grave)
Born Frances Ann Compton on May 3, 1932, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Abigail Shelton was an actress recognized for her work in film and television. She was the middle child of William and Esther Compton, and her father worked as a mining engineer, shaping her early life.
Shelton pursued acting and gained recognition for her roles in "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter" (1984), "8 Million Ways to Die" (1986), and "Target" (1958). She also performed in cabaret acts, accompanied by her husband, William S. Baker, a pianist and composer. Throughout her career, she was married multiple times, including to John T. Kelley, Brandon Carroll, and Hubert Allen Clarke Jr., with whom she had a son.
She passed away on December 11, 2006, in Northridge, California, at the age of 74. Shelton was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, leaving behind a legacy in entertainment.
To learn more: Find a Grave (https://tinyurl.com/449c9hky), IMDb (https://tinyurl.com/mrx2v9sk)
Photo caption and credit: Francis Ann "Abigail Shelton" Compton Baker (Find a Grave)
RSS Feed