ELIZABETH SHELDON, age 96, of Hingham, died on Saturday, June 19th at the Harbor House Nursing Center in Hingham after a long illness. Mrs. Sheldon was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived in Hingham from 1947 to 1984 when she moved to Weymouthport in Weymouth. She returned to Hingham a year ago. She was a long time volunteer at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, receiving an award for 18,000 hours of service. She drove herself regularly to the hospital 3 days a week until 2003. Wife of the late Richard J. Sheldon, Betty had many friends in the area and was interested and active in gardening, cooking and the world of fashion. A private service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy, MA 02169.