Fisher, Sheila Helems
Shelia Fay “Memi” Helems Fisher of Newport, VA went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2020. She was born October 21, 1954 in Christiansburg, VA to Arnold M. and Anna Fay (Stebar) Helems.
Shelia spent her childhood on Johns Creek with a love of the outdoors, sports, and hunting with her daddy. She was known to her high school classmates as a leader, loyal friend, and protector. Shelia was a lover of life and fun with a quirky sense of humor. She first worked for the US Forest Service out of high school and then spent several years working at a variety of industrial plants. In her retirement, she spent her time looking after the children of family and friends. Shelia had an angelic voice and love of music that she shared with her beloved little ones. In addition, she loved to travel and had a gypsy soul. Her favorite places were Montana and any beach that she could get to! She and Ralph loved to find themselves intentionally lost on any random road trip, once finding themselves in Hollywood,West Virginia.
Sheila spent the last 26 years married to her love and best friend Ralph. She was preceded in death by her daddy, brothers Melvin, Robert, and Lloyd, nephew Matthew Funari, along with her father-in-law, Ralph Fisher, Sr. She leaves behind her momma, sisters Mary (Anthony) Funari, Shorty (Tommy) Sowers, Ricky (Sandy) Fisher, Mother in-law Linda Fisher, “brother” Chris (Jerri) Heath, “brother and sister” Jason and Jeannie Dudding, “Grandson and granddaughter” Layton and Evie Dudding. Nieces and nephews, Jessica, Robert, Teanna, Morgan, Maggie, McKinley, Dylan, Evan, and grandniece Everleigh.
The family will receive friends at Kendall Funeral Home on Friday April 24th from 5pm to 7pm. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday April 25th at Level Green Church Cemetery in Newport, VA at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Kendall Funeral Home in Shelia’s honor.
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Eddie Kendall and The Staff Of Kendall Funeral Home
April 24, 2020 @ 9:13 am
Shelia will be greatly missed. We worked together for many years. She had such a sweet spirit and giving heart. We laughed and cried together and sometimes we would just talk for long periods of time. She was a great friend and would do anything for any one. Our prayers are with Ralph and all the family as Shelia has gone on to receive her wings but know that one day we will rejoice together in heaven . Fly high with you new wings.
April 24, 2020 @ 9:25 am
Iam so sorry for your loss i worked with shelia and she was a good friend. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
April 24, 2020 @ 6:49 pm
I was so lucky to have been a close friend of Sheila’s. We went to the outter banks about this time last year and had planned on going this year. I know she is in a much better place. I already miss you and our phone calls.
God be with you Ralph I know how much you will miss her.
Love you sheila.
Prayers for her mom and all the family.
April 27, 2020 @ 11:24 pm
I truly miss my best friend for about 30 years. On this day 1 year ago we were at the outter banks. We were going back this year but God had other plans. I lost my son by suside. When she found out she was here by my side my biggest supporter. My heart goes out to Raph, her Mother and all her family. We have lost am angel but heaven gained one.