Sheila Smith

RICHMOND, Ind. – Sheila Smith, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Arbor Trace surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Aaron and Margaret Louise Pearson Webb, Sheila was a life-long resident of Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 1970. She worked at Wernle Youth & Family Services Treatment Center for 20 years before retiring in 2014. Sheila held various positions at Wernle including shift supervisor and house parent/Therapeutic Behavior Specialist. She made an impact on the children she cared for during her tenure at Wernle. Sheila also worked at Miami Luken and various nursing homes in Richmond. She was a life-long member of Ravinia Park Baptist Church where her family were one of the founding families of Ravinia Park. At church she was involved with the music ministry, Sunday School, and volunteered for different church events. Sheila loved Betty Boop, crocheting, playing bingo, card games, reading her Bible, and watching tv. Sheila gave birth to two beautiful sons; Kyle (Cassie) Smith and Joel (Nickie) Smith; she was also blessed with three nephews, Alan Smith, Anthony Fox, and Dr. Aaron (Lara) Webb, DC; one niece, Elizabeth (Mori) Albarez; great-nieces and nephews, Micah, Eden, Dean, Aurora, Xavier “Kiwi”, and Alexander “AJ” Webb, Ammon, Sarah, and Camille “Millie” Albarez; her grand “fur” children, Sansa, Layla, Tyrion, Madea, and Patches; several friends; and her church family. She was preceded in death in 2000 by her husband of 31 years, William Clayton Smith, to whom she was married on March 27, 1970; parents; brother, Randall Webb; several aunts and uncles; parents-in-law; one nephew; and her special friend, Ed. The family would like to give special thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Arbor Trace for the exceptional care given to Sheila. Visitation and funeral services for Sheila Smith are private. Doan & Mills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to: Southern Care Hospice, 3415 West Fox Ridge Lane, Muncie, IN 47304. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Sheila Smith

July 16, 1951 - February 25, 2024