Sheila STUART

1931 - 2024

STUART, Sheila M. passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by family. Sheila was born November 26, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married John (Jack) Stuart in 1971 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before relocating to St. Petersburg, FL in 1978. Her pride and joy was raising her three daughters, Barbara, Kathleen and Theresa into the amazing women they are today. Sheila was an avid reader throughout her life, continuing to enjoy audio books even now. Sheila loved music more than anything. She played piano, sang with the USF Master Corale, was a member of several church choirs and had an impressive collection of jazz albums. Sheila was preceded in death by her mother, Winifred Lahey; husband, John (Jack) Stuart; sister, Dorothy (Dolly) Hillyer; and Brothers, Edgar (Mal) Smith and Dennis Lahey; and son-in-law, Rick Sadorf. She is survived by her loving family, including her three daughters; Barbara Sadorf, Kathleen Graham (Brian), Theresa Vanden Heuvel (John Kennedy); her granddaughter, Lauren Holdstein (Tom); and her two nieces, Janet Lowe (John Marra) and Shannon Shea. A service will be held in the chapel of the Cathedral of St Jude's the Apostle (5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg,FL 33710) on Saturday, February 17th at 1:30 pm. Reception to follow at the home of Tom and Lauren Holdstein. Contact family directly for home address.