Elizabeth was born on August 5, 1937 to the late Joseph and Beulah Reis. She married Raymond Rondell Sheets and enjoyed 34 years with him until his death in 1994. Elizabeth worked at St. Joan of Arc school in Canton for 33 years, a job she loved. She earned the St Anne's medal in scouting for her work mentoring many young women as a Girl Scout leader. Elizabeth loved travel especially with her husband Ray in their motorhome.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Catherine (Todd) Berry and Sharon Sheets, son, David (Ethel) Sheets, brother, Vincent Reis, sisters, Gina Kiser and Susan Gerber, and her best friend and sister, Anne. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her second mother, Assunta “Sue” Reis, and brothers, Rev. Richard Reis, Carl Reis, and Martin Reis.
Calling hours for Elizabeth will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home in Canton on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Thursday at 1 pm with Deacon Mark Fuller officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to Trinity Community at Fairwood. Checks may be mailed to 1956 N Fairfield Rd Beavercreek, Ohio or donation may be made on line to unitedchurchhomes.org (Fairwood property),