West Gadsden- announces the passing of Mrs. Sheila A. Dukes-Hamdan,69,Gadsden,passed away Saturday, May 30,2026. Mrs. Hamdan is survived by her family.

• Signing of the Register Book & Public Viewing: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Chapel of West Gadsden Funeral Home.
• Funeral Services: 11 am | Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church E. Gadsden, Al (508 Allen Street, Gadsden, AL 35903) Pastor Z. Andre' Huff, Pastor and Eulogist.
• Burial: Lincoln Hill Memorial Park (408 Miller Ave, Gadsden, Al. 35903)
• Shelia Ann Dukes-Hamdan was born in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Henry Taylor, Sr. and Elois Ansley-Dukes.

Childhood and Faith Foundation

At an early age, Shelia accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Lincoln Hill Baptist Church in East Gadsden, Alabama, under the leadership of Pastor Parker. Her faith would remain a guiding force throughout her life.

1973

Shelia relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where she continued her spiritual journey as a faithful member of Philippi Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor G. E. Martin, Sr. She dedicated many years of service to the church, faithfully singing in the choir and serving on the Usher Board, Nursing Committee, Kitchen Committee, Missionary Society, and as a dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Education

Shelia attended James L. Cain Elementary School and graduated from John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975. Driven by her passion for caring for others, she furthered her education at Buckeye College of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio.

Career of Compassion

Throughout her career, Shelia worked in numerous nursing homes and provided private-duty nursing care in many homes. She found joy in helping others and devoted her life to caring for those in need. Her nurturing spirit and compassionate heart remained evident until her final days.

Passions and Interests

Shelia embraced life wholeheartedly. She loved cooking meals for family and friends, traveling, garden, enjoying the outdoors, bowling, shooting pool, caring for animals, and most of all, lending a helping hand wherever she could. Her generosity, warmth, and kindness touched countless lives.

Those Who Welcomed Her Home

Shelia was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Taylor, Sr. and Elois Ansley-Dukes; her sister, Dorothy Haynes; and her brothers, Jimmy Marbury, Jr., John Dukes, Sr., Henry Taylor, Jr., Calvin Taylor, and Woodrow Taylor.

A Love That Endured

For 25 years, Shelia shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Yousef Hamdan, who remains to cherish her memory and the love they built together.

Family Legacy

Shelia’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her loving children: Shelia’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her loving children:

Elshante Dukes Robinson (Lyndon),Shamikka Jones, Sheray Roberts-Adumuah (Francis), Remma Hamdan, Ali Hamdan, Ala Hamdan and Ezzat Hamdan: Grandchildren ; Le’Andra Dukes (Dannie), Gregory Robinson, Dantez Robinson, Loreal Robinson, and Kiara Akles; 24 beloved great-grandchildren; Siblings Yvonne Raines (Willie, Sr.), Johnnie Mae Cuff (Abner), Dorothy Sayles (Willie), Johnnie Anne William, Beverly Long (Donald), Jennifer Wicks (Donald), Randal Taylor (Marlin), Nathaniel Taylor, and Larry Taylor; Shelia’s life was enriched by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and many dear friends. She shared a special bond with her cherished friends in Cleveland, Ohio, whose friendship and love meant so much to her throughout the years.

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