Sheila Jane McNeeley

Sheila Sparks Riley McNeeley, 59 of Columbus, died unexpectedly Monday in her home. Born on 9-23-57 in Connersville, Sheila was the daughter of Earl Louis and Hazel Pennington Sparks and they survive.

Sheila had worked for 11 years at Thornton’s, loved to have time with her children, grandchildren and was an avid animal lover.

Surviving Sheila are her parents, Earl Louis and Hazel Pennington Sparks of Columbus; her children, Tonja (Scott) Yarling, Shelbyville, Shawn A. (Jamie) Riley of Columbus and Chelsey (Brandon) Auxier of Madison; her brother, Kevin Earl (Laura) Sparks of Milton, KY; nine grandchildren, Bailey, Blake, Bryce and Brooklyn Yarling of Shelbyville, Nathaniel and Nolan Riley, Cheyanne and Andrew Hodson of Columbus and Maddison Auxier of Madison and her Faithful Friend, Maggie. Sheila was preceded in death by her son, Shane Anthony Lucas and her husband Russell R. Riley.

There will be a gathering of family and friends for Sheila today from 4-7:00 p.m. and a celebration of Sheila’s life at 7:00 p. m. with Rev. Dale Lucas presiding. In keeping with Sheila’s wishes, cremation is planned with private inurnment at a later date. Memorials for Sheila may be sent to any local animal rescue group. Online condolences may be sent to Sheila’s family at www.myers-reed.com.