Sheila Walker Shields

Sheila Shields passed away unexpectedly on June 10th. Sheila was at her home in Cullowhee when she simply lost consciousness and never woke up.

Sheila graduated from Western Carolina University in 1980 with a BS in Psychology and worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for many years then began a house cleaning service where she was known for her thoroughness and her honesty.

Sheila lived her life according to her Christian values. After retiring, she spent the rest of her life serving others in many capacities. She was a helping hand to anyone in need, and her gentle loving spirit touched countless lives.

Her family is comforted by the fact that Sheila now rests peacefully in the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sheila is survived by three children: Donnie Shields, of Fort Mills, SC, Tina Shields of Cullowhee, NC and Angel Simonds (Roger) of Franklin, NC.

She is survived by 8 grandchildren: Ashley Conti (Mike) of Rock Hill, SC, Jackson Simonds of Leola, SD, Camille Simonds, Naomi Simonds, and Julia Simonds, of Wilmington, NC, and Callie Simonds, Bess Simonds and Sarah Simonds, of Franklin, NC plus one great grandchild, Delina Conti of Rock Hill, SC.

Sheila is also survived by 3 sisters: Linda Martin, of Mill Springs, NC, Jon Foster (Galen) of Voca, TX, Rebecca Walker of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Karen Mills (George) of Rutherfordton, NC. She is survived by one brother, Mark Walker (Kathleen) of Fernandina Beach, FL. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews as well.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Victory Bapist Church (The old church). Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00am-12:00pm prior to the service at the church.