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Margaret Sheffield Obituary

YORKTOWN - Margaret A. Sheffield, 64, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be dearly missed. She was a lifelong resident of York County and attended York High School.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Helen Margaret Hogge.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Elvin Sheffield; daughter, Donna Stall; son, Rodney Sheffield; stepdaughter, Connie Newell; grandchildren, Jason Monger, Brandon Monger, Melissa Monger; step-grandchildren, Christopher Newell, Allison Newell, Aaron Newell and Andrew Newell; great-grandchildren, Ethan Tucker and Mckaylah Beale; and a host of special cousins.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Cindy Anne (Squeaky) Fulgham for all her help.
Margaret's family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd. Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2009.

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Robert & Diane Marshall

October 29, 2009

Boo and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and always. With deepest sympathy.

October 28, 2009

Donna so sorry for your loss, I know it was sudden. My family is here for you should you need anything at all!!!
DeeDee

Cynthia Hall

October 28, 2009

Donna- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless-

Lori & Kurt Carlson

October 28, 2009

Donna, Brandon, Melissa, Jason~~ We love you all so much and are so sorry about the pain you are going through now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!

October 28, 2009

Donna and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hope you all find peace in the fact that she can now rest in peace......without pain. I love you all! Paula

October 27, 2009

Donna and family, take comfort in your memories of life and growing up, remember the love and laughter you shared and continue to share with one another. Be with god and in peace, Evan

October 26, 2009

Donna and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

The Hayes family

J.D.,Lula, David, & Rhonda Hammond

October 26, 2009

We are deeply sadden by this news and your loss. We are thinking of your family during this difficult time. May your love and memories comfort you, now and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy!
The Hammonds

Tracy Adair

October 25, 2009

Uncle Boo & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Aunt Margaret. Know that your in our hearts and prayers. All our love,
Tracy , Jennifer, Jermiah, Stephanie

October 24, 2009

The Watterton family
Kippy, Pat
Keith, Jenny, Tony & Robert
James, Ashley
Kevin, Larisa
May the support of family and friends
bring you comfort, and my loving
memories heal your heart.

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