Sheila Lynne Brown was born to Willie and Lillian Brown on September 12, 1957 in Houston, Texas, one of eight children. She grew up in a strong Christian faith family, sharing her belief in words and action. Sheila graduated from Jack Yates Sr. High School in 1976 with honors.

Sheila began working at Foley’s Department store in Downtown Houston, December of 1977 in their toy department soon becoming a merchandise coordinator for their toy buying office. She worked in the toy and girls buying offices for over 25 years. While working at Foley’s (now Macy’s), Sheila formed life-long friendships with co-workers which she maintained until her death. She was a avid reader and bible scholar. Sheila had a life-long love for travel, frequently traveling with her sisters and close friends. She particularly enjoyed her yearly cruise vacations.

After a brief illness, Sheila passed peacefully into God’s arms on February 3, 2021. Sheila was well loved by everyone who knew her and will forever be missed.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Willie and Lillian Brown, brothers Lawrence Brown and Mark Brown.

Sheila leaves to mourn her passing, her sisters Sandra Stegall, Diane Brown and Marsha Brown; brothers, Willie Brown and Dennis Brown; nephews, Maurice Shorter, Kwasi Brown, Mark Brown and John Stegall II; great nieces, Jasmine Brown and Aniya Shorter, great nephew, John Stegall III and a host of family and friends.