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Sheila Anne Wray
1959 - 2025
Sheila Wray Obituary
She is survived by her husband John Wray of Newport, son Eli and daughter-in-law Kylie Wray of Juneau, AK, Grandson Teo of Juneau, AK , Sister Louise Nurre of San Rafael, CA, Brothers Patrick Nurre and family of Washington and Chris Nurre and family of Billings, MT. In addition, Sheila leaves behind her beloved dog Lula and cats Fiona and Stella.
Sheila was born Jan. 24, 1959 in Billings, MT to Joseph and Patricia Nurre. Raised in Hardin, she completed her Bachelor Degree at Eastern Montana College, and later her Masters in Early Child Education from the Univ of Alaska, Southeast.
Sheila married John in Billings on September 10, 1983. They then embarked on a journey of life that included travel to Asia, Europe, Mexico and Central America. John was Sheila best friend and lifelong love.
After living overseas for 2 years, and a year in Anchorage, they settled in Juneau. There, Sheila began her career in early child education. She worked as a Childrens Advocate for the AWARE Shelter, RALLY coordinator, home daycare after the birth of her son, Auke Bay Coop Pre-School,
Catholic Community Services, SEAAEYC, thread of Alaska and Big Brother/Big Sister of Juneau. After moving to Newport, she finished her career with Head Start, retiring in May of this year.
Sheila loved to read, travel, work on her jewelry and painting, In 2024, she started her volunteer career at Pick of the Litter.
Sheila had a kind heart, she had a beautiful and gentle soul. She will be missed by many in both Newport and Juneau.
A memorial gathering for Sheila will be held in the Spring of 2026 in Juneau, details TBA. John can be reached at P.O. Box 1566 Newport, OR 97365
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