Sheila Jean Cumby Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sheila Jean Cumby, 74, of Roodhouse went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Mar. 30, 2020. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born, Mar. 13, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Fairley (Bud) and Shirley Heinzke Wahl. Sheila was a member of the North Greene class of 1964. She married, Dennis M. Cumby, Aug. 7, 1966; he survives. Sheila is survived by her son, Joel of Godfrey, and her daughter, Lindsey of Jacksonville. She is also survived by a brother, Jay Wahl, of Tovey and his two daughters, Stacy Wahl of St Louis, MO; Kala Wahl of Roodhouse; and his son Stephen Wahl of Springfield. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents and a loving sister in law. In her free time, Sheila loved to knit and was an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time reading at home and had a book anywhere that she went. She also enjoyed being outside enjoying the sun and fresh air. Sheila did daycare for almost 15 years when her children were young. She touched the lives of many children during this time and loved them all as if they were her own. She was loved back and admired and adored by all of the children. She later went to work full time and the girls in her office became her very best friends, they were like her extended family. Sheila enjoyed spending time with her family and adored her feline companions most of all, as they provided great comfort and companionship. Cremation rights have been accorded. Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to PAWS of Jacksonville or the American Cancer Society.

Sheila Jean Cumby

March 13, 1946 - March 30, 2020