Sheila A. Huskins, 71, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Helen Huskins; and her grandmother, Mabel Turner. Survivors include her children, Christina Wright and Jason; Stephen Wright, Jr. and Nichole; and Misty Wright and Doug; her grandchildren, Curtis Wright, Courtney Badeaux, Casey Wright, Evan Sherot, Jacob Sherot, Kirstein Sherot, Jennifer Wright, Ashley Wright, Derek Capria, Katlin Huntley, and Robert Huntley; seven great-grandchildren; her former husband, Gary Phillips; her brother, Alan and Kathy Huskins; as well as her good friends, Vivian Phillips, and Linda Bowers.
Sheila worked for many years in the Code Enforcement Office of Chenango County where she was known as “the purple lady”. Her office was completely decorated in purple and her love of collecting purple items was even featured in a story in The Evening Sun. Sheila was also known to sing in many area churches, she loved reading, collecting jewelry and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
A graveside service for Sheila will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, January 2nd, at Riverview Cemetery in Oxford. Pastor Richard Howard will officiate.
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