Shelia Ann Baumgardner

Shelia Ann Baumgardner was born to Matthew H. "Mack" Cruce and Juanita Bass Cruce on July 6, 1957, in Madison Florida. Shelia departed this life on Jan. 2, 2026 at her home in Perry, FL. Shelia spent much of her youth with Lennie and Betty Cruce, her aunt and uncle. She graduated from Taylor County High School in 1975. She married the love of her life, Theodore Roderick "Roddy" Baungardner on June 22, 1974.
Shelia worked in the Taylor County school system as a teacher's aide for many years. Later, she helped her husband in their well drilling business. Together, they drilled many wells throughout Taylor County.
Shelia is preceded in death by her father and stepmother Mack and Edna Cruce, her mother, Juanita Ketring, her brother Jimmy Curce, and her husband Rod Baumgardner.
She is survived by Marlene B. Doyle and Susan B. Poppell (Wayne), sisters in law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She had several special caregivers, friends, and neighbors who looked after her the last years of her life.
Shelia's wish was to be at home when she departed this life. She accomplished this wish.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11:00 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Winstead officiating. She will be buried in Pineview Memorial Cemetery following the service.
Friends may sign the online guest book at joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.