Sheila Joy Kennedy

The third child blessed to Howard and Joyce Kennedy of Spokane Washington, she graduated from Central Valley High School in the class of 1968. Sheila went on to continue her education by attending Green River College, where she earned a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1995. She worked at numerous Skilled Nursing facilities in the Seattle and Spokane areas as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant before entering into retirement in 2020.

Sheila is survived by her husband Jeffrey, in addition to her children Heather (Quinton), and Brian (Cheri); Siblings, Dale (Terry), Ron (Carol), and Shelley (Paul). She leaves behind numerous grandchildren, Ashley R, Ashley (Forrest), Makayla (Jake), Nick, Braden, Camden,

As well as her precious great granddaughters Mila, Teal, also many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother Steve, and her parents.

Sheila Joy was truly the most beautiful soul, angelic in spirit, and kind. A true friend to all, the genuine love and compassion she expressed to everyone will be her legacy, and the blessing that all who met her will carry on forever.

Don’t think of her as gone away.

Think of her as living in the hearts

of those she touched…..

For nothing loved is ever lost

And she was loved so much.

A private memorial service will be held at Thornhill Valley Chapel on July 12, 2024.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Sheila, donations can be made to the Cancer Care Northwest foundation at 1204 N. Vercler Rd. Spokane Valley, Wa., 99216.