Ms. Sheila Ann Lyons, of North Port, FL transitioned from this life to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, February 23, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2023 from 5-7PM at Deliverance Miracle Revival Center, 1562 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL. A homegoing celebration will be on Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1PM at Deliverance Miracle Revival Center, 1562 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
A Time To Be Born: Sheila was born on July 17, 1958, in Sarasota, Florida to the
late Hezekiah and Estelle Lyons.
A Time To Gather Stones: Sheila graduated from Sarasota High School in 1976. She continued her education at the State College of Florida, followed by graduating from the University of South Florida with her bachelor’s degree in
education.
A Time To Plant: Sheila was baptized at Bethlehem Bible Church, formerly Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Junior Choir. She relocated to Hillard, Florida where she became a member of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Folkston, Georgia. There she became Church Secretary and Sunday School Superintendent. Later, she followed her heart and returned home to Sarasota and joined Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. While a member of Bethel CME, Sheila took on important roles including being a member of Voices of Praise, Director of the Board of Christian Education, Class Leader, Church Secretary, Summer Camp Director, and Registrar of the South Florida District of the CME Church. Sheila then became a prominent member of Deliverance Miracle Revival Center where she served God as the Bishop’s Executive Administrative Secretary, as well as Summer Camp Director.
As a teacher for nearly 30 years, Sheila’s passion was her pupils. She was a founding teacher at Toledo Blade Elementary School in North Port, Florida, where she was an author of the school creed and named Teacher of The Year. When she relocated to Hillard, she taught at Bryceville Elementary School. When she returned to Sarasota, Sheila began teaching at Bay Haven School of Basic Plus, where she also got the honor of being named Teacher of The Year.
A Time To Die: The Lord called Sheila home at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, February
23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Lyons and brother-in-law, Asa Jenkins, III.
A Time To Mourn: Sheila leaves to cherish her memories, son, Elliott Baker II (Sara), her husband, James
Sheard,, two sisters, Mignon Lyons and Regina Jenkins; niece, Chasity Benton (Courtney), niece/goddaughter, Tempestt Jenkins, nephew, Asa Jenkins, IV; one godson, Alvin Baker, Jr.; goddaughter, Laticia Reden; and a host of great-nieces and nephews as well as a significant number of cousins and sorrowing friends.
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Dallas Bigham
February 29, 2024, 11:14 pm
It’s with my deepest and our sincere condolences to the family. Auntie Sheila you will be truly missed. We love you and we know you are at peace now. Love always your sister in law Shirley Baldwin and niece, Dallas Baldwin-Bigham
Shebbie Cox
March 1, 2024, 1:10 am
My condolences to you and your family I’m so sorry to hear this 😢 💔 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rosalyn Gary
March 1, 2024, 3:44 am
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal, to the family may the Lord continue to give you all the strength and comfort that you will need now and the days to come. 🙏🙏🙏. R.I.P Sheila.
Barbara Lee-Grice
March 1, 2024, 5:34 am
Sheila will truly be missed by many family members of the Lee-Weston Family Reunion. Stay strong Elliott, Regina and Mignon and Hold on to God’s Unchanging Hand and He will see you through your bereavement.🙏🏽❤️
Jacquie Johnson
March 1, 2024, 8:09 am
Sending Condolences and prayers to the Family of Shelia Lyons. May God strengthen you during this time of sorrow.
Paula Kay
March 1, 2024, 9:56 am
A beautiful, fun soul has departed the earth. She was a blessing to work with at conferences.
ANNE CLAYTON
March 1, 2024, 2:34 pm
Shelia was a fabulous teacher and colleague that will definitely be missed by many. So sorry for your family’s loss.
Gloria Stephens
March 1, 2024, 6:21 pm
Prayers for and condolences to the Lyons family. May your loved one rest in eternal peace.
Thomas Mitchell
March 1, 2024, 6:28 pm
Love and prayers to you and your family Regina, I am praying for your strength 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Gloria Rivers / Gloria Jenkins
March 1, 2024, 8:51 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your lost, our condolence goes out to your family she was a beautiful person, we will be praying that God gives you all the strength that you need doing this time of your lost, she will be missed but never forgotten, she shared so much love to her family and friends R.I.P
Your friend since highschool Gloria
Harry and Michelle Whitaker
March 2, 2024, 12:38 am
You will be surely misses and loved my sister in Christ
Vera Lee-Valard
March 2, 2024, 5:26 am
May the memories held deep inside your heart, help to comfort you… You’re in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace that passeth all understanding, as the loving arms of our Lord and Savior comfort and strengthen you.✝️
Dorothy
March 2, 2024, 6:01 am
To the family of Shelia, I pray God will continue to cover you and your family with his blood, love and covenant. I know this is a moment of disbelief, God doesn’t make any mistakes. Her work was completed on this earth. My condolences to you and your family.
Dorothy!
Vera Lee-Valard
March 2, 2024, 8:14 pm
Sincere condolences and sympathy to my family. May the Lord continue to strengthen you in the comfort of his loving arms. May you find joy in in the wonderful memories over the years. I remember my last conversation with Sheila at the reunion in 2014. Yes, 10 years ago, but a memorable conversation that I am so glad we had not knowing that it would be our last. It was a conversation of pure love and family praying for family. 911 Love On Family.
RIP Cousin💕
Valerie Ward Betts
March 3, 2024, 2:53 am
My sincere condolences to the family. Sheila was a warm and beautiful person. I will always cherish our friendship.
Ancelia (Amor) Reeves
March 3, 2024, 6:38 pm
The family have my deepest and sincere condolences! I pray that you will find comfort in God at this time and know that Sheila is resting now and waiting for that great day of resurrection where she and her loved will reunite and go home and be with the Lord! 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽 Rest In Peace Sheila! 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽
Alicia Stein
March 3, 2024, 8:31 pm
Sheila was a fun coworker and friend. We loved to laugh together and talk about our children.
May her memory be a blessing forever.
Loretta Johnson
March 3, 2024, 11:53 pm
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Ronda, Mary Alice, Laurie, Lorienne, Luarel, Marry Ellen.
March 5, 2024, 12:13 am
Our dear KAPPA sister…we dearly miss you.