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Sheila Burgess Obituary
Sheila was a wonderful mother and a selfless person, always prioritizing her family. She had a love for cooking, baking, shopping, working in the yard, and made every holiday special for her loved ones. She loved Elvis Presley and found joy in visiting Graceland and trips to the casinos. Above all else, her eight grandkids were her pride and joy.
Sheila is survived by her husband, Chuck Burgess; daughters, Cricket Van Cleave, Glena Ortiz, and Cristan Trojacek; and grandchildren, Macy Pallini, Cadence Van Cleave, Bobby Ortiz, Collen Ortiz, Kylie Ortiz, Caris Trojacek, Crew Trojacek, and Cage Trojacek. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Nell Phelps; father, Preston Wood; father-in-law, Charles Burgess Senior; sisters, Wanda Gilliland and Jackie Carlile; brother, Jerry Wood; and niece and nephews, Tina Willingham, TJ Wood, and Logan Wortham.
A service to honor Sheila's life will be held at J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc., located at 408 North Dallas Street, Ennis, TX 75119, on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10 AM. Her legacy of love and dedication will be remembered by all who knew her.
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Ed McClure
July 11, 2024
Chuck and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. From our conversations over the years, we know Sheila was a very special person and much loved by you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will stay in touch. God bless you. Your friends, Ed & Nancy McClure
Richard Walter
July 11, 2024
Chuck and family, please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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Emily French
July 11, 2024
Chuck you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kevin Alewine
July 11, 2024
Chuck so sorry. You married a wonderful person (with great aptience...) She'll be missed for sure by all who met her.
Andy Butterfield
July 11, 2024
Chuck, my friend, Laura and I send out our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Our prayers are with you through the coming days. God bless you Buddy. Andy and Laura Butterfieid
Andy Butterfield
July 11, 2024
Chuck, Laura and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. God bless you and your family in this time of loss.
Herman Gatewood, Jr.
July 11, 2024
Chuck, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your fond memories bring you comfort both now and forever more. We will remember you and your family in our prayers during this time of grief. Your Friends, Herman & Marlene Gatewood
Brad Bennett
July 11, 2024
Chuck, I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Brad Bennett
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