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Sheila Elkins Silverstein Emanuel

Sheila Elkins Silverstein Emanuel obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Sheila Emanuel Obituary

passed away on November 23, 2020, at the age of 81. She was the daughter of Robert & Iris Elkins. Sheila was born and raised in New York and relocated to Richmond in 1969 where she lived until she moved to Norfolk 30 years ago. Sheila is the adored Mother and Grandmother of Michael (Suzi) Silverstein, Sheryl (Harry) Traub & Evan (Bobbi) Silverstein and her beloved grandchildren Brittany & Stephanie Wengel, Morgan & Brooke Silverstein and Aaron and Elana Silverstein. She is also survived by her sister Eileen (Stan) Torow. Her beloved husband Dick Emanuel predeceased her in December 2019.

Sheila's exuberant personality enabled her to make a difference in Employee Assistance for many years in Richmond supporting hospitals and banks and also worked at Grace House. Sheila was a shining light in the lives of her family and friends. Her vibrant personality and zest for life were matched by her warm, embracing heart. She enjoyed socializing with friends & martini's dry and shaken and mostly, the time spent and daily/weekly calls with her children and grandchildren.

Donations can be made in Sheila's memory to: Beth Shalom Home of Eastern VA, 6401 Auburn Va Beach 23464 or JFS 5000 Corporate Woods Dr #400, Va Beach, VA 23462

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 29, 2020.

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Ann Baldwin

December 1, 2020

Shelia was such a joy to be around, so full of life and laughter. She was a gracious hostess, an authority on local restaurants and a very caring person. She and Dick were important members of our Pembroke Towers family. We are still in shock and feel great sympathy for her family which she loved beyond measure. God bless, Ann Baldwin

Penny. And Karl Cohen

November 29, 2020

Good friend and a good person and best friend to my sister Marcia

Harry Forrest

November 29, 2020

My deepest condolences to the entire family. I remember your mom all the way back from high school years as being one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. All my love to everyone!

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