Sheila Denise Campbell (Williams), born on December 8th, 1959, passed away on December 6th, 2024. She was the youngest of children from Lorenzo and Willie B. Williams. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, she graduated from Sarasota High School. She went on to graduate from Florida A&M University in 1982, earning a Bachelor’s of Social Welfare. She later became certified as a teacher in 2000 at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
Sheila’s academic pursuits were a demonstration of her strong desire to contribute to the support and betterment of her community. She spent several years as a social worker in Sarasota, Florida, before relocating to Savannah, Georgia. There, she filled other roles in the social welfare field before ultimately transitioning to the education field until retiring. Shelia’s hobbies included music, organizing events in support of church activities, and spending time with loved ones.
Sheila is survived by the following family members: Husband – Lawrence; Children by birth – Oscar and Summer; Children by marriage – Teresa, Vernon, Daisymay, Jamaal, Charles, and Jordan; Siblings – Lorenzo (Shirley), Patricia, and Willie;multiple grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Alvin and Gayle. Sadly, she was shortly followed in death by her sister, Carolyn.
She leaves a legacy of cherished memories as a loving wife, determined mother, compassionate sister, and a beacon of happiness to other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Dec. 13, 2024 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 11:00am on Sat., Dec. 14, 2024 at Bethlehem Bible Church in Sarasota, Florida. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.