September 16, 1951 - January 14, 2020
Sheila was born in Brantford, Ontario Canada Sept. 16, 1951. She entered into eternal rest January 14, 2020, Cleveland, Ohio. She was surrounded by family as the angels greeted her. Beloved mother to Christa, Michelle, and Melissa (John). Grandmother to Olivia. She adored her grandpups: Morris, Charlie, Sugar, and Coco. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Smith and her brother Gary (Carol) and her beloved dog Solomon. Sister to Patricia (Jim), Ted, Wayne (Cathy), Bernard (Donna), Barb, Gail (John), Neil (Kim), and Tim. Aunt to a host of nieces and nephews that she adored. Sheila began her journey in life in Brantford, Ontario Canada. She was a proud Bass member of the St. John’s Drum and Bugle Corps. She obtained her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1974, Sheila ventured to leave Brantford for the United States heading to Cleveland, Ohio and began working at the Cleveland Clinic. She was particularly proud of her work at the Cleveland Clinic where she worked for 24 years. Sheila was a practicing Roman Catholic. Christ the King Church was a second home for Sheila and her girls. She was called to help the many people in her community. She especially enjoyed her volunteer work at the monthly soup kitchens, organized summer basketball leagues, and encouraging former CKS Alumni to come back to serve. Sheila loved her family and friends. If you knew Sheila you knew that Halloween was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed dressing in costume and providing cheer to many children. Sheila made sure to enjoy her life living it to the fullest the last five years. She became a cruise aficionado. She particularly enjoyed the sites of Alaska and her native country of Canada. If you ever have the chance enjoy a bowl of Strawberry Bisque (her favorite on many cruises). Sheila was proud of her many accomplishments but most importantly the success and well-being of her three girls: Christa, Michelle, and Melissa. Sheila would want you to live your life to the fullest. Smile at all the big and small things in life. Stick those two fingers up behind someone for a good picture. Lastly, love your family with all your heart. She did!
Services: Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church 14600 Turney Rd. Cleveland, OH 44137. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts, OH 44125 (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Sunday from 4-6 p.m.
