of Little Rock, AR
August 6, 1950 - August 3, 2023
Sheilah M. Barrett passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after battling Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 6, 1950 to Charlice and Vernice Maddox in Roswell, New Mexico, where her dad was stationed at in the Air Force. The family later moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas, where Sheilah graduated from Jacksonville High School.
She completed her Bachelors degree at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She taught Spanish and Math for Benton, Jacksonville and Sherwood, Arkansas school districts.
Sheilah loved going to the beach, reading and cross stitch. A talented seamstress, she made clothes for herself, friends and her friend's children. She was of the Lutheran faith.
Sheilah was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Gary M. Barrett.
Survivors include her sons, Ryan Jacob Barrett and Reed Jordan Barrett; brother, Joe Maddox (Nina) of St. Louis, MO; nephew, Robert Jay Maddox, Jr.; niece, Leigh Allison Crane (Ben) and great-niece, Marlowe Maddox.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 11, at 10:30 AM at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 9:30 AM.
Entombment will be private.
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10 Condolence(s)
Pam Mortimer Brewer
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Praying you will find comfort in special memories.
Nancy Adams
Friday, August 11, 2023
Sheila and I taught together at Jacksonville HS and Sylvan Hills HS. I considered her a very good friend. She will be missed by many.
Loveida Ingram
Friday, August 11, 2023
Shelia was a wonderful person and great teacher. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Beverly Williams
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Sheila, was a fantastic teacher with a very unusual certification combination of both Mathematics and Spanish. Thank you lady for all the times you help me fill the gaps of math teachers in our schools for me, but most importantly for the students.
Sheila was quiet but don’t get her riled. Lovely lady.
Beverly
Laverne Jones
Thursday, August 10, 2023
So sorry to hear if the passing of Sheila. She was my neighbor and co-worker. Keep those precious memories in your hearts. Condolences to the entire family. May God bless each of you!
Laverne Jones & Family
Cathy Kozij
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Sheila was always so supportive of the students both in the classroom and on the field.
Her kindness and caring made the difference for all of us.
Karilyn Boggan Brown
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Condolences to the family. When we were young, our families were friends and attended church together at Hope Lutheran in Jacksonville, AR. So sorry to hear this sad news. God’s blessings and peace. Karilyn
Patricia Begley
Thursday, August 10, 2023
She was one of the few teachers at Jacksonville High School that cared. Fond memories of her class.
So sorry for your loss.
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Marilyn Cole Watson
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Sheilah was a great high school friend. I will always remember her.
Pearl Howse
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Sending condolences and prayers to the family. Shelia was a beautiful and kind person.