Mary Elizabeth Shelton Trees, 83, of Monroe Township, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at her residence. She was born Sept. 19, 1926.

Mrs. Trees was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. Trees and one son-in-law, Stephen Fox.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn Fox, Bonnie (Jim) Hight, Lois (Gary) Lee, James (Cindy) Trees and Carl (Barb) Trees; four grandchildren, Ronnie Fox, Merrick Hight and Trula and Melody Trees; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held March 9 at E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel.

Interment at Laurel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clermont County Humane Society or Shriners Children’s Hospital.