69, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on January 15, 2014. She was born on January 3, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona to Gerald Johnson and LaRue Antone Johnson. Sheila is survived by her sons, Michael and Bryan Tanner; her grandchildren, Dallion Tanner, Taysia Tanner, Darrien Tanner, Drayden Tanner, Anesa Barehand, Charles Tanner, Cora Tanner, Cody Tanner, Carlin Tanner and Coleen Tanner; her great-grandson, Dylan Tanner; her siblings, Roselene, Gerard, Gardell, Laurie, Amanda, Garland, Madzina, Kathy and Kenny. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Josephine “Josie” Tanner. Visitation will start at 8:30am on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Papago Ward, 3040 N. Extension, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256. Interment will follow at Lehi Cemetery, 928 E. Thomas, Mesa, Arizona 85203. Arrangements are entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses. Please share memories by visiting, www.melcherchapelofroses.com.
