Sheila Sullivan

Stanford

Mrs. Sheila Sullivan Stanford was born on October 17, 1955, to Eddie Byrd Favors and Charlie Clarence Sullivan in Griffin, Georgia. Sheila embarked on her journey as a wife at 17 years old, she was united in holy matrimony with Henry J. Stanford. Their union was blessed with three children.

Mrs. Sheila Sullivan Stanford accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She walked on her journey with a big heart of love and kindness, faith, joy, perseverance and humility. Sheila was a hard worker and caring caregiver.

In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, dancing, laughing, playing games with her family, cooking for her family and others, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 19:55 (7:55PM), Mrs. Sheila Sullivan Stanford name was called, and she gave up the ghost and was set free from the cares of this world. Sheila has taken her rest. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Byrd Favors and Charlie Clarence Sullivan, and her siblings, Linda Howard, Larry H. James and Otis Stanley.

Mrs. Sheila Sullivan Stanford leaves a lasting legacy, full of memories to be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted children, Shanada (Walter) Sinkfield, Tomeka (Chad) McDonald, and Codoven (Candice) Stanford; her siblings, Charlene Mathis , Bonnie (Stanley) Barrett, Ralph (Virginia) Favors, and Randy Taylor; nine grandchildren, Keontae Q.R. Johnson, Richard C. Farley, Jr., Shakoria A.W. Sinkfield, Shakeria L. Sinfield, Tarianna L. Stanford, Joshua A. Sinkfield, Kimora K. McDonald, Tyliah M. Sinkfield, Kaylee R. McDonald, and one great grandchild, Kayson J. Sinkfield. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, who will continue to honor her legacy.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home.