Shelia Smith

1948 - 2017

Shelia Smith

1948 - 2017

Shelia Smith Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2017.
Shelia Y. Smith was born on December 24, 1948 in Richmond, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Thelma Holden; brother, Fredrick Holden and sister, Arelia (Holden) Fleming. Shelia was educated in the Richmond Public School System and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1966. Shelia married and had three children, Carlos Holden, Tamara Woody and Garrison Smith. She worked for VCU/MCV for 33 years as a supervisor in the Psychiatric Division until she retired in 2013. Shelia accepted Christ and was consistent and...

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January 3, 2017

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Rose Gary

January 17, 2017

Prayers of comfort and peace for family and friends. RIP Sheila.

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January 3, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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