Edith Gray Sheek Ammons, 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 just a week shy of her 94th birthday. Born on October 22, 1932 in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Gray and Thelma Mae Sheek.
Edith was a photographer most of her life and owned a photography studio in College Station. She always had a camera with her. Besides photography, she enjoyed gardening, reading, and DeeDee her cat.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Aaron Turner Ammons; son-in-law, Keith R. Linman; sister, Gail Johnston; brother, Gene Sheek; brother-in-law, Wilson Sparks.
Edith is survived by her daughter, Virginia Linman; son, William Steven “Steve” Ammons; grandson, Albert Hupp and wife Jessica; step-son, Sam Hupp; two great grandsons, Teddy and Vincent Hupp; sisters, Kathy Sparks and Debbie Leanard and her husband, Vance; brothers, Richard “Dick” Sheek and his wife Ann and Doug Sheek and his wife Debbie; brother-in-law, Dale Johnston; and numerous other family members.
A memorial service to celebrate Edith’s life will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Frank Vogler and Sons in Clemmons. The family will receive friends following the service with light refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA.
