Noah Sheffield

2001 - 2017

James "Noah" Sheffield went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN after a lifelong illness. He was born on May 22, 2001 in Tupelo, MS to Greg and Vickie Sheffield of Mantachie, MS. Noah spent his life surrounded by his family who loved him so dearly. Noah's life may seem short to many, but those who were touched by him understand that his quality of existence far exceeds his quantity of time here on earth. His beautiful smile melted the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Even though his body was small and frail, he possessed strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome incredible obstacles. With the grace in which he lived his life, he led people to believe that every day is a blessing from God and an opportunity to be thankful. Noah loved sitting in the laps of his Mama and Daddy. He could cuddle for hours. He enjoyed playing with musical toys, especially his "monkey piano". He loved listening to all kinds of music but had a particular fondness for Taylor Swift's, "Shake it Off". He also loved going on outings to the mall or Walmart where he had many friends who were always excited to see him. He will be missed everyday from here to eternity but his contagious smile and love for life will remain in our hearts forever.

A celebration of this precious soul's life will be at 11:00 am on Saturday November 25, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. Kevin Clayton, and Lee Jones officiating.

Burial will be in Center Star Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday November 24, at Senter Funeral Home and will continue from 10:00 am until service time at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday November 25.

Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Noah is survived by his parents, who loved him more than life, Greg and Vickie Sheffield of Mantachie, his three brothers who adored him, Alan (Vanessa) Sheffield of Fulton, Cody (Kayla) Sheffield of Mantachie, and Chance Sheffield of Fulton, Grandparents, James and Bammie South, and Linda and Russell Shackleford, Nephew, Dakota Sheffield, 2 Nieces, Ziva Sheffield, EllaJayne Kirkpatrick, and a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles who loved him dearly, special caregivers, Bethany Jones, and Amy Owen.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sidney Sheffield.

Pallbearers will be Lee Jones, Paden Golebiewski, Logan Golebiewski, and Brandon Sheffield.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com