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Sheila Auten Obituary

Sheila Dawn Canoy Auten HUNTERSVILLE - Mrs. Sheila Dawn Canoy Auten, 58, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday March 3, 2015, at Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born April 21, 1956 in High Point, NC she was the daughter of Luisa Troncone Canoy of Sophia, NC and the late Lloyd Enos Canoy. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1974 and was elected "Miss Trinity" in 1973. Shelia was retired from the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, was an assistant scuba instructor and accomplished pianist. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC. Burial will be conducted 2:30 p.m. at Flint Hill Community Cemetery, Flint Hill, NC. The family will receive friends Thursday evening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her mother, Luisa Canoy of Sophia, NC; her husband, Brice Auten; sons, Rob, Chris and Tyler Auten of Huntersville, NC; brothers, Leo and Larry Canoy; sister, Lori Weatherman (Tommy) all of Sophia, NC; eight nieces and nephews and two great nieces and nephews. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her sister, Marisa Canoy. Memorials may be made to M.D.S., 1500 Pinecroft Avenue Suite 109, Greensboro, NC 27407, American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or Levine Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Mar. 5, 2015.
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Brice, I'm so sorry to read about Sheila. I wish you and your family most fervent condolences in this loss. Greg Johnson

Gregory Johnson

March 11, 2015

To The Auten Family,
" Moreover, May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of underserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17) May the love of friends, family and cherish memories carry you through your grief.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ms. Flo. Taylor
Wilson, North Carolina

March 9, 2015

So sorry to hear of this. I worked with Sheila at Irwin, I knew her sons. I am asking God to comfort you all during this difficult time.

Andrea Nicholson

March 9, 2015

Dusty Donaldson

March 8, 2015

Sorry to hear about your wife ole friend, That's got to be tough!

mike blythe

March 7, 2015

Lori and Tommy
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you during this most difficult time. I love you both.

Tony and Keta Davis

March 6, 2015

Shelia was an inspiration during her long fight with cancer. I wish her peace and strength for her family.

Amy Harkey

March 6, 2015

To Louisa and all of Shelia's family, We are saddened by your loss. Shelia will always be remembered fondly our family as a lovely person, filled with personality, joy, and love. May God give you peace in knowing Shelia is no longer suffering. We love each of you.

Mary Carol and Bobby Forkner

March 5, 2015

To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time and in the years to come.

March 5, 2015

Brice & Sons...Saddened to hear of the untimely passing of your wife and mother. I remember her as a very nice and fine lady. Our thoughts and prayers for your peace are with you and the rest of your family.

Thomas & Christine Schmelter

March 5, 2015

I am so sad to hear about Sheila's passing. Rest in peace, Sheila. Lori, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dusty Donaldson

March 5, 2015

Dusty Donaldson

March 5, 2015

I was so blessed to have met you my Canoy cousin. Love and peace to your entire family dear Shelia.
Larice Canoy White

larice white

March 5, 2015

My heart goes out to the Auten boys that became a part of my life through my son, Greg.
Then there was my dog friend Boozer. Blessings to all and if I can listen, hug or offer comfort in any other way please feel free to come to me.

Kitty Giese

March 5, 2015

Rob and Family, We are so sorry! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Sue Ferguson

March 5, 2015

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