Obituary of Shelia Dickenson
Shelia Dickenson, age 67, a resident of Indian Fork Rd. Philippi, was received by her lord on December 6, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Shelia was born June 12, 1952 in Buckhannon, WV a daughter of the late James and Genevieve Irene (Perry) Waugaman of Buckhannon. Shelia is survived by her husband James “Butch” Dickenson whom she has been united in marriage for 49 years. They were blessed with six children-Robert and wife Rebecca Dickenson of Philippi, Angie and husband Obrey Zirkle of Audra Community, Scott and wife Angie Dickenson of Racine, OH, Samuel and wife Melissa Dickenson of Philippi, Michael and wife Melody Dickenson of Philippi, Nicole and husband Dave Nicholson of Philippi
Shelia was a proud grandmother to 13 grandchildren- Stephanie Dickenson, Damian Zirkle, Kaiti Dickenson, Michaela Dickenson, Avery Seidenabel, Sierra Dickenson, Hailey Dickenson, Zachary Dickenson, Christian Dickenson, Alexis Dickenson, Abigail Dickenson, and Brent Nicholson
Five great-grandchildren, Darius, Hadley, and Silas Norris, Beau and Kye Zirkle
Two sisters, Patty Elza and Janet Manley of Buckhannon
Shelia was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Waugaman, and Terry Waugaman, sister, Betty Waugaman all of Buckhannon, Granddaughter, Olivia Paige Zirkle of Audra
Shelia faithfully attended the Philippi Church of the Nazarene. She was a homemaker for several years until she was called to the workforce. She worked at Broaddus Hospital and the Good Samaritan for numerous years as a CNA. She loved to help the elderly and made a lot of friendships along the way. Although she was a blessing to them, she considered them an even greater blessing. She loved to cook especially during Christmas time because it was her favorite time of year. She found great enjoyment being with family. She will be greatly missed.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday December 9, from 6-8 pm and on Tuesday December 10, from 8am – 2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Rev. Michael Dickenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
