FORT WORTH-Sheila Marie Thurman, a wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at the age of 65 while in her home surrounded by family.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel.
VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2021 at the funeral home.
Sheila was born in San Pablo, California on January 28th, 1956 to Rose M. Bagwell and Herbert A. (Nick) Wells. She graduated from Keller High School in 1973. She met her soon to be husband in 1972 at Omar’s in Fort Worth, where she loved to dance to the oldies. They were married on March 9th, 1973, and went on to have two daughters Lisa and Teresa. Sheila enjoyed spending time with her family. Her biggest joy in life was when she became a grandmother. She was then able to pass down her favorite hobbies to her grandchildren. Her love of camping and being outdoors meant that she was able to spend more time with her family who always came first. Even in the last days of her life she still was holding on to see her grandchildren. Her other love was sewing and quilting. Upon arriving in New York she joined a quilting guild called “Loving hands for all seasons” where she made beautiful quilts that she gifted to her family and friends. With this guild she was given the opportunity to meet some of her best friends.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Sheila’s special friend Tammy for all her love, compassion and her dinners. The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice Care for all their help and support through this difficult time.
She is preceded in death by her fathers, Nick Wells and Bobby F. Bagwell Sr; and sister, Suzanne Geldmeier.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Keith D. Thurman of Richland Hills; her daughters Lisa (Daniel) Boehme of Owego, New York, and Teresa Thurman and significant other of Richland Hills; grandchildren, Makenna, Carter, and Gabriella Boehme; mother, Rose Marie Bagwell; brothers, Nick (Denise) Wells, Rick (Sherry) Wells, Bobby (Kathy)Bagwell, and Randy (Mary)Bagwell; sisters, Sherry Kelly, Cindy Hines and Sharla (Joe) Vaughn; numerous nieces nephews and friends.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
425 S. Henderson St.
(817) 335-4557
Tiffany Alvarez-Thurman
Aunt Sheila had the most infectious laugh. I am so sorry for your loss and the hole it leaves in your life. But I know she fills up your hearts. Your family’s out loud love for one another is truly amazing.
Kelsey Thurman
Aunt Shiela was such a sweet and thoughtful woman. She was such a light and will be missed by so many!
Andrew Geldmeier
Love and miss you aunt Sheila. I’ll always remember the sound of your laughter and the inflection of your voice; you could always see right through folks.
Rhonda Sutherland
Mrs. Thurman was a beautiful person on the outside as well the inside. I loved her smile. Thank you for having 2 daughters that I was honored to call my best friends . Thank you Sheila for making me my first poodle skirt… You will be missed so much by so many…Dance with the angels!
Chipper
One great lady oh we laughed Rest In Peace ❤️❤️
Laurie and Paul Lawton
Keith and family,
Paul and I are so sorry to hear about Sheila. For the 30+ years I have know your family, you became our family. We have such fond memories of her. Especially New Years Eve many, many years ago. Sheila was well loved and will be missed.
Love,
Paul and Laurie
Crystal Bagwell
My Aunt Sheila was an amazing women who was there for everyone. She was a fighter and touched everyone she knew. I remember as a little girl getting to always do fun stuff at my aunts like crafting, painting, and being with family that loved me so much. She always made a point to visit us when she came down from New York and it was so exciting just to be around her. She was always so much fun, she was the best and will be missed by so many.
Love, Crystal
Sharla Vaughn
Sheila …You are so loved and missed by so many. I love how you loved life ! If I was upset how you could joke around or tell old stories and have me and everybody in the room laughing or how you could make me forget why I was upset in the first place .You always had the best smile and most contagious laugh and a kind (tell it like it is) heart .I Thank God for letting me share my life with yours. I couldn’t imagine growing up any other way . You were always more than a sister you were my life trusted friend . I love You always.. RIP my sweet beautiful Sister
Madaline Williams
My deepest condolences to Rick and family at this time. May God Bless and Keep you all, so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Power
Love and prayers from the Power Family
Jeff, Marilyn and Lauren
Debbie and Craig Thurman
Sheila had the heart of Gold, always would give the best smiles and loved her laugh. So talented in her quilting and always making something beautiful for someone. Giving and caring for others. Loved her eyes when she spoke of her daughter’s and lite up talking about her grandkids. I miss that spunky Pink Lady. Condolences to all she held dear to her heart. I know we have a true Angel watching and caring for us from above.
Rita Mary Jane Bridges
Sheila was truly an inspiration to so many.
Fly high my sweet cousin! Until we meet in heaven one day….