Shelia Smith

Sheila Smith, 76 was born in Norwich, N.Y. on October 25,1949 by parents Richard and Doreen Abbott. She had 4 siblings: Jerry (deceased) and Linda Abbott, James Abbott (deceased), Susan and Rich Fitch and Jeff Abbott. 4 children: Crystal Jeffers and Richard Brown, Brandi Smith and Mike Cummins, Rose and Gary Rouse and Melanie and Craig Hackett. 11 grandchildren: Kristen and Gregory Igglesden, Kaci Abbott and Duncan Youngs, Kelli and William (Bill) Johnson, Nikki and Brandon Beasley, Dimitries (Micheal) Smith, Shaynayla Smith, Damon Smith (deceased), Becca Rouse, Aaron Rouse, Brett Hackett and Rich (RJ) Hackett. 14 Great Grandchildren: Carly Igglesden, Alexander Igglesden, Raegan and Yusef Guzman, Riley Johnson and TJ Poulin, Gavyn Johnson, Jayse Johnson, Robert Beasley, Conner Beasley, Oliver Beasley, Josephine Beasley, Rylynn Smith (deceased), Isabella Smith, Damon Smith, Jayden Smith. 2 great grandchildren: Ainsleigh Johnson and Raeana Guzman. Sheila passed away July 5, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer at her daughter Crystals home with her right by her side. She had a very close special bond with her granddaughter Kristen who also helped her live independently as long as possible. Together with Crystal they took care of her needs and spent as much time together as they could. Crystal became her full-time caregiver during the last few weeks of her life and never left her side. Sheila loved to play card games like garbage, and she would be happy to get a game going any time, any place. She enjoyed talking on the phone and gossiping with her friends. She was predeceased by her two best friends Tina Williams and Joyce (JT) VanSickle whom she loved and missed dearly. She collected toy Christmas trucks and would proudly display them in her home. She liked to watch game show network and ghost hunting shows on TV. When she was more able bodied, she loved going on long scenic drives to the cemetery (IYKYK) and that always gave her joy. She also enjoyed attending church and their events. She always had music on and loved to sing along to the songs she knew. Her favorite song was Honky-tonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins. She loved everyone in her family deeply no matter what and her loved ones will miss her every single day. Calling hours for Sheila will be July 16,2026 at 6pm at RJ Fahy Funeral home 116 North Broad Street Norwich, NY.