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1954

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2018

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Shelia Richards Obituary

Age 63 of Gary, Indiana was born May 9, 1954 to Levi & Helen Richards. She was a graduated of Roosevelt High School class of 1972. Shelia accepted Christ into her life at an early age. She was an employee of the U.S. Steel Mill in Gary, IN for several years. She is preceded in death by son Felix Richards, father Levi Richards and longtime companion Felix Daniel. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter Jessica (Randy) Jamison, son Jason D. Thomas Sr., mother Helen Richards; 1 sister, 2 brothers, 8 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Services Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00p.m at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Bishop Levi Richards Jr., officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 5, 2018.

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Brenda Turnipseed

January 7, 2018

I'm miss you, just reading what ppl wrote made me sad, I remember the letter you wrote to the guy in prison, and then it touched my heart as well, but now your with Felix jr peace have covered you, as well as you will cover Jessica and Jason, stay blessed

La Tonya Hunter

January 7, 2018

To my dear cousin whom I loved and enjoyed our time together you RIH you'll b truly missed. Your cousin Tonya sending my condolences from my family as well

Vanessa Richards-Reed

January 7, 2018

My deepest heart felt condolences to my cousin Shelia's family and her loved ones.

January 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories and the God of all comfort (2Cor. 1: 2,3)

Melvin G Word

January 6, 2018

Yes Sheila is now at rest...she was a lovable person/cousin ...May she Rest In Peace and my condolences to all...this has been a trying time for us all... God Bless...

Keshia Edmonds

January 6, 2018

Auntie Shelia, I love you so very much it's hard to imagine you no longer being here. I have so many wonderful memories of you always making me laugh and making me feel better when I was down. The world wont be the same without you. Rest easy baby. Kiss lil Felix and uncle Felix.❤❤❤❤❤

A.J. Loving Nephew

January 6, 2018

We miss you Auntie

A.J. Loving Nephew

January 6, 2018

I love you Auntie you will always be here watch over me

Lela Shuler

January 6, 2018

SHEILA MY COUSIN GROWING UP WITH YOU WAS MY PLEASURE YOU WAS SO FUNNY AND THAT IS WHAT ILL ALWAYS TREASURE RIH MY PRECIOUS AND BLESSINGS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL & LOVING KIDS AND MOTHER SISTER AND BROTHERS I LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

Lela Shuler and Family

January 5, 2018

GOD BLESSINGS FOR YOU MY PRECIOUS COUSIN RIH GOD BEAUTIFUL LOVING ANGEL WE HAD SO MUCH FUN GROWING UP AND ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HAVING LOTS OF LAUGHS WITH YOU. BLESSINGS TO MY AUNTIE HELEN YOUR SISTER COOKIE WOOKIE AND YOUR BROTHERS SHELLEY AND BISHOP LEVI RICHARDS. ILL NEVER FORGET YOU MUCH LOVE ❤

Kristion

January 5, 2018

It was truly a blessing knowing you and seeing such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing all those wonderful laughs. You will always be missed and never forgotten.

January 5, 2018

Shelia I love you so very much , New York had a blizzard yesterday and Spirit canceled all flights and only had one plane coming to Chicago this morning the rest were canceled, God fixed it so your Big brother could be here for your home going celebration. I love you rest in peace Bishop Levi Richards Jr.

Hattie

January 5, 2018

You're going to be truly miss. We share so many memories Mrs. Shelia... Love you

Jessica Jamison

January 5, 2018

Mommy, I Love You and there is no one that could ever replace the love I have for you and the love you have had for me! Thank you so much for teaching me how to forgive others and how to be a better woman not only for myself but for my husband and children. I miss your daily calls and your beautiful voice. I feel very empty without you.... I don't know if this feeling will ever go away! I'll cherish you forever! Love your only daughter Jessica (Richards) Jamison

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