MRS. SHEILA LYNN SPIRES MATHIS, age 52, of McRae, GA, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.
MRS. SHEILA LYNN SPIRES MATHIS, age 52, of McRae, GA, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 20, at McRae State Park, McRae, GA, with Rev. Chuck Yzenski officiating.
Sheila was born in Eastman, of the Baptist Faith, attended Dodge County High School, and was a homemaker. She loved her family and spent countless hours with her grandchildren. They were her life. She also enjoyed crafts and enjoyed making things for others. She was a dedicated wife and a loving mother and grandmother. Sheila was preceded in death by her Mother, Flossie Rebecca May Spires.
She is survived by her Husband – Dovie Mathis of McRae; 5 Daughters – Krystal Spires (Brandi) of Enterprise, AL, Katrina Williamson (Andrew) of McRae, Wendy Mathis of Hazlehurst, Amy Mathis of Lumber City, and Tiffany Mathis of Twin City, GA; 12 Grandchildren – SaNyah Spires, Sophia Brown, Stephanie Brown, Snevaeh Deal, Serenity Williamson, Nigel Griffin, Bella Lopez, Marisela Lopez, Aaron Griffin, Zachary Griffin, Alyssa Griffin, and Zayden Thames; Father – Buddy Spires of Eastman; 2 Sisters – Karen Spires of Rentz and Debra Spires of Soperton; Aunts – Linda Harrell of Rome; 5 Nieces – Jessica Burnsed (Aaron), Becca Reid, Kalyn McDonald (Rigo), Kelly Morris (Joseph), and Nikki Mathis (David); Several Great-Niece, Great-Nephews, and Numerous Cousins and Friends.
The family may be contacted at the Mathis residence, 7 Saw Mill Rd., McRae. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org/involved/donate.html.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.