Sheila Ann Tolson's Obituary
Sheila Ann Shields Tolson, daughter of the late Minnie Bell Willocks and Opha Elza Shields passed away on November 18, 2020. She was 73 years old.
Sheila was born May 15, 1947 in Maryville, TN the fifth child of eight. Mrs. Tolsen was a survivor and fighter. At the age of twelve she was shot in the abdomen, and despite the doctors concerns, not only survived, but walked again. Her son Billy Ray Tolsen died at 19. She survived breast cancer TWICE. She was a true servant to others, always looking to care for others instead of herself. She was a true servant of God with a gentle and kind spirit. She took care of her husbands parents until their passing, her husbands children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, husband, step-daughter Minnie Tolsen, sisters Barbra Campbell, Sue Underwood, Margie Shields, brothers Fredrick Shields, and Terry Shields. She is survived by her sisters Nellie Levens, and Linda Dorn. She has many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and one great-great niece. She was a believer of Christ, enjoyed Christian music, and attended Church services while living at the nursing home.
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