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Sheila Colleen Durst

1951 - 2018

Sheila Colleen Durst obituary, 1951-2018, Bel Air, MD

BORN

1951

DIED

2018

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McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway

Bel Air, Maryland

Sheila Durst Obituary

Sheila Colleen Durst, 66, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on June 9, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Owen and Helen (Honce) Spedden. She grew up in Dundalk and was the first female police officer of Baltimore City. She loved animals, traveling, laughing, and enjoyed trivia.
Ms. Durst is survived by grandsons: Stephen Durst Jr. (Robert Heacock Jr.), Alexander Durst, Tyler Durst, Michael Durst, TJ Durst, and Chris Durst.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Spedden.
Visitation will be held under the caring guidance of the family owned and operated McComas Funeral Home in Bel Air, MD on Monday, June 18, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 19, from 1-2 p.m. at which time the service will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or the Humane Society of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD 21047.
Condolences may be left on the guestbook at: mccomasfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dundalk Eagle from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2018.

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June 15, 2018

Rest in peace. You were a pioneer and role model for women in the police dept. Condolences to the family.

June 15, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

June 15, 2018

Family, we extend our sincere condolence for your loss and, may you be comforted by the God of Tender Mercies leaning on him in prayer for strength in your time of grief.

Karen Pugh

June 14, 2018

I remember Sheila from high school. So sorry to hear of her passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

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June 14, 2018

To the family of Sheila Colleen Durst I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10

Gloria McJilton

June 14, 2018

So very difficult to accept Sheila's passing. She was such a vibrant, and lovely person. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.

American Heart Association

June 12, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

Jun

19

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

Jun

19

Service

2:00 p.m.

McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

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McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

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