Sheilah Cone

Sheilah J. Cone MANTEO - Sheilah J. Cone (nee Geis), 72, of Manteo, N.C., passed away at the home of her daughter in South Harrison Township, N.J., on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Monroeville, Ind., to the late Joseph and Katherine (Flaherty) Geis, Mrs. Cone was previously a stewardess for American Airlines. She was a member of the Roanoke Island Women's Club, the Teacup Quilters, and the Dare Darlings Red Hatters. For many years, she was a volunteer at the Hotline Thrift Stores in Manteo. She regularly attended the Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church. A devoted mother and grandmother, she had a beautiful smile, striking eyes, and was a wonderful friend. Mrs. Cone was the beloved wife of the late Marshall W. Cone; loving mother of Pamela S. Weston of Arizona, Donise Farnum of Temecula, Calif., Terrence L. Cone (Barbara) of Shawboro, N.C., Todd J. Cone (Frances) of Moorestown, N.J., and Cynthia K. Boccuto (Edward) of Harrisonville, N.J.; dear sister of Sheryl Kill and Randall Geis, both of Monroeville, Ind.; the devoted grandmother of nine; and great- grandmother of two. She was predeceased by brother, Thomas Geis and sister, Sandra Maloney. A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church, 855 US Hwy. 64, Manteo, NC 27954. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hotline Thrift Stores, P.O. Box 1490 Manteo, NC 27954-1490. Thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family at www.fertigfuneralhome.com.