Sheila J. Ancona

Sheila Joy Ancona passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 after a courageous two year battle fighting cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 28th, 10:00 am,Church of the Nativity, 3800 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS. with burial following in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 27th, 5-8 pm, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. where Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sheila’s name to Catholic Charities, the American Cancer society, the Humane Society, Wayside Waifs or any organization that offers aid and support to animals.

Sheila was a founding member of the Church of the Nativity, and a member of the Ladies of Charity of Metropolitan Kansas City. She participated on multiple committees,worked with the Humane Society and several rescue organizations for care and support of animals.

Shelia was a devout Catholic and her faith and prayer was of great comfort to her. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, cousin and friend. She lived a life filled with compassion, generosity, loyalty, devotion, prayer and love.

She was a blessing to all her family and friends and she will be deeply missed.

Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Charles Brammer; mother, Marian Brammer; sister, Sandra Watson; and brother, Robert Vaughn. Survivors include her husband, Frank A. Ancona; sister, Michelle Liddle (Kirk); children: Christine Middleton (Dan); Vita Boeing (Reed); Kathleen Johnnie Ewing (Craig); Lori Tomkewitz; Melodie Ancona; Michael Ancona (Kim); Debra Cuthill; Grandchildren: Frank Kearney (Angie); Micheal Kearney (Kelly); Bree Friedl (Craig); Brandon McDaniel (Heather); James Carter (Elizabeth); Christopher McDaniel (Jayna); Clinton Carter (Cassidy); Rick Hydorn; Christopher Schroer; Emily Ancona; Austin Schroer; Leah Umstead; Catherine Ancona;13 Great Grandchildren; Nephews; Jeffrey Watson (Joan); Drew Liddle; Niece, Kara Liddle.