Obituary of Sheila C. Whiteford

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, Sheila Whiteford, loving mother of five and grandmother of 9, passed away at the age of 79. Sheila was born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 29th, 1941, and immigrated to New York at the age of 10. Her strong, persistent, and empathetic persona built a life surrounded by love and loyalty. Giving birth to her first true loves, Jennifer and Billy, Sheila understood the importance of family, so much so that over time she adopted three more loves, Corrina, John, and Cory. She was known for her spunky personality and comedic attitude, bringing humor to anyone she met. Sheila's many joys in life included backyard barbecues, family birthdays, and Pina Coladas. She will be immensely missed, but knowing the impact she made will serve as the memories to keep her legacy alive.