Sheila Atkins Obituary
Sheila Lynn Fisher Atkins, 59, of 5615 New Cut Road in Inman, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Sheila was born in Spartanburg on October 22, 1965, a daughter of Shirley Grigg Fisher and Ralph Fisher of Campobello. She was the wife of Charles Tommy Atkins.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is also survived by a son, Cody Atkins and his wife, Sarah of Inman, two sisters, Robin Bridgeman of Campobello, Cathy Alexander of New Prospect, two grandchildren, Hudson and Cohen Atkins, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 18th at Seawright Funeral Home in Inman with Dr. Tommy Turner officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory
www.seawright-funeralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
26 E. Main Street PO Box 192, Inman, SC 29349
People and places connected with Sheila
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Sheila Atkins
Tell your own story about Sheila
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Sheila Atkins's name
How to support Sheila's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sheila Atkins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
