Sunday, November 3, 2024
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Sheilia, my “Sister-Cousin” whom I shall miss and our memories together will forever bring me laughter and inspiration.
Shelia understood the challenges of being a woman veteran; she always contributed to the causes with her support and presence. Shelia was present at Howard University, on Capital Hill and wherever needed; and we also shared great fun. We’d go to concerts and big political events and nothing compared to her laughter, or seriousness when she wanted to add her insight. A brilliant medical professional whose perspectives were often sought and valued on research. Shelia and I would laugh so hard that we valued those times “hanging out” and sharing our time together. Shelia told me in our last conversation, “Cathy, you go and finish your education and I did” and in her honor, offer this comfort to her sisters and family who she loved so dear, that Shelia was quiet storm and she never wanted any accolades, she just showed up and did whatever needed to be done. But today I thank God for her and I am extremely saddened at her passing. We were Sisters and the memories I have will always be a treasure and an inspiration to continue the research that we talked about. I thank God for her life.
