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Mary Sheldon Obituary

Sheldon, Mary
1922 - 2017
Mary S. Sheldon, age 95, Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born and raised in Alabama and came to Columbus in 1963. She was a member of Fairmoor Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Also, a member of Beacon Chapter #593 OES and Mobile, AL Chapter #348 OES. While in Alabama she worked for the railroad and retired from Borden in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Howard H. Sheldon, Sr., siblings Mitchell, Fred and Adele, god daughter Naomi. Survived by daughter, Mary (Philip) Martin; son, Howie Sheldon; grandchildren, Whitney (Karle), Jessica, Sara, Nathan and Kennedy; 5 great grandchildren; god children, Yvonne (Wadie) and Namy; other loving family and friends. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 PM, EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. A Witness to the Resurrection will be held Monday 11 AM, Fairmoor Presbyterian Church, 360 S. James Road. Rev. Patricia Moats officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairmoor Presbyterian Church. www.evansfuneralhome.net

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, 2017.
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The girls and i have such fond memories of sitting and swinging with Mary in the front yard. She was a lovely neighbor and a lovely woman. She will be missed.

Karen, Grace and Maddie

Karen Ross

December 10, 2017

Requiescat in pace Mrs. Sheldon. Thank you for the kind and warm remembrances in your kitchen at lunchtime during Jr. High School.

Charla Wilson-Sheppard

December 9, 2017

Mary, Howie and family,
Wishing you peace to bring you courage and comfort in the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

The Straker family
Vanda, Ryan and Sean

Vanda Straker

December 8, 2017

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