Clara Bell Sheehan

Clara Bell "Dolly" Sheehan an unconditionally loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother ascended to heaven on February 8, 2011 peacefully at home with her family a month before her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Clara mae and Joseph Smith, Husband, Harold Burdis Sheehan and nine older brothers and sisters. She is survived by her granddaughters, Debra Deming (Michael Small) and Deanna Raw(Tom Raw) and great granddaughters, Kayla Raw, Kelsey Raw, and Sophia Small. Relatives by marriage, Susan Kinney, Gloria Sheehan , Erin Mesceji(Dave Mesceji), Olivia Mesceji, Amelia Mesceji, Jenna Small and Coulter Small.

Granny Dolly Loved her family and friends with a devotion that brought her twinkling smile and sweet hugs to literally every single birthday, holiday and special event. She was a supportive wife to a Grand knight of Columbus, the mother of a successful architect and selfless role model to all her granddaughters, and great granddaughters. she enjoyed traveling the world with Grandpa Burt (Pappa) after their retirement, and serving their church. Her generous fun loving , caring and non judgmental nature was an inspiration in us all. Every memory of her brings a smile. A Graveside Prayer Service will be held on Friday March 4th, 2011 at 2;00 P.M. at Rocklin District Cemetery, 4090 Kannasto Street, Rocklin,CA. A Celebration of her life reception will follow the graveside service at St Rose Catholic Church, 615 Vine Ave. Roseville,Ca .. All who remember Dolly are invited to attend the service or reception.