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SHEILA ELIZABETH VADEN-WILLIAMS
Died peacefully on April 19, 2015 in Baltimore, MD. Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Fisk University, Harvard Law School; president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers; volunteer with the ARC of Prince Georges County, MD; West Point Parents Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia; Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, James M. Williams, Jr.; two sons, James Williams, III and Vaden Williams; daughter Jessica Williams; sister Eugenia Joyce Porter; brother Michael Vaden; mother-in-law Yvonne Williams; sisters-in-law, Billie Jean Holmes, Bobbie Jean Taylor, Felicia Vaden, April Prillaman, Nicole Williams and Katherine Prillaman; brother-in-law Troy Williams; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Zion Church at First Baptist Church of Glenn Arden, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 on Friday, April 24. Delta Sigma Theta Omega Service from 10 to 10:25 a.m. Viewing 10:25 to 11:15 a.m. Services at 11:15 a.m. Interment Maryland National Cemetery.
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Derricka Thomas
April 21, 2021
Shelia was my older cousin and a true role model. She paved the way and made it so cool to reach goals and be successful. I miss her and she will always be in my thoughts. Sending hugs and kisses to the family.
Joyce Porter
October 20, 2019
Not many days go by that I dont think of you my dear sister. The events that have unfolded since your death have been surprising and revealing in so many ways. You have a new darling great nephew that has your bubbly personality. We miss you terribly and will continue to watch over Jessica and Vaden, and continued prayers for Boom Boom. With eternal love, my sweet little sister.
Karen Jenkins
May 4, 2015
Rest in peace Alpha Beta Soror and Fisk Classmate... thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Brian Armstead
April 27, 2015
I just learned of her passing. James and family, may God be with you. May Sheila rest in peace...
Leonard Berry
April 26, 2015
To the Williams family my deepest condolences go to you ;my Fisk University classmate and friend. May God continue to bless you and your family
Frank Simmons
April 25, 2015
A trailblazer in the true sense of the word. Rest in peace my Fisk Alum and NAMAD leader. Well done.
Teronia Larrieu
April 25, 2015
My deepest prayers are with the family of Sheila Vaden.
Derricka Thomas
April 24, 2015
James , Boom Boom, Vaden and Jessica,
Each of you are in our prayers. We are very sorry over the loss of Shelia. We had some incredible times with y'all in Maryland and Mississippi . Your wife and mother will forever be in our hearts. Wishing each of you many blessings and much peace. Derricka and Kendrick Thomas
Bonita Black Rivera
April 23, 2015
To the family: I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. We were law school classmates. She will be greatly missed. You will be in our prayers. Sincerely,
Debra Moore Kelley
April 23, 2015
To the Vaden/Williams family, words are never adequate in moments like these. I will say though, my heart goes out to all of you. Sheila was a wonderful person so full of life and with a beautiful smile. I have such fond memories of the times spent during our younger years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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