It is with deep sorrow that the family of Sheila Ann West Woods announces her peaceful passing on July 21, 2025, at the age of approximately 71, in Moreno Valley, California.
Sheila had endured a long and challenging battle with heart failure and dementia, yet remained a pillar of faith and strength until her final moments.
Throughout her life, Sheila was known for her unwavering devotion to God and her steadfast commitment to caring for those around her.
Even as her illness progressed, her faith never wavered she remained spiritually anchored in Christ, offering blessings and prayers that lifted the hearts of many. Her journey, though hard, was met with a dignity and peace rooted in a lifelong faith.
Sheila’s family lovingly remembers her as a woman of deep compassion, gentle heart, and serene spirit. She devoted her life to nurturing others, often putting their needs before her own. Her warmth and empathy created a legacy of kindness that will endure in the lives of those she touched.
In the face of their grief, Sheila’s loved ones invite prayers and support more than anything else a testament to her belief in collective love and spiritual solidarity.
To assist with memorial costs, the family has launched a fundraiser to cover her final expenses, including the memorial service and burial or cremation arrangements.
The family hopes to celebrate Sheila’s life in a way that honors both her faith and her generous spirit.
Although service details have not been publicly posted at this time, those wishing to honor Sheila’s memory are encouraged to stay connected with the West Woods family or to contribute to the memorial fund established in her name.
Sheila was preceded in death by any immediate seniors whose details weren’t publicly shared. She leaves behind beloved family members and dear friends who will continue to carry forward her legacy of compassion, prayer, and gentle care.
Her memory lives on in every act of kindness she inspired and in every life she blessed whether family, friend, or stranger.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the memorial fund in Sheila’s honor. Their gratitude for the community’s support through gifts, prayers, and shared memories remains unending.
Though Sheila’s physical presence may no longer be with us, her spirit endures.
May the peace and strength she embodied bring comfort to those who mourn her loss, and may her life continue to inspire acts of faith, love, and service in the days to come.
