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Shelia Vanessa Barksdale

09/29/1959 - 09/04/2024

Obituary For Shelia Vanessa Barksdale

Shelia Vanessa Barksdale, 64, of Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Martinsville, Virginia. She was born September 29, 1959, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late John Barksdale and Dorothy Eggleston.

Shelia graduated from Laurel Park High School class of 1977. She was a member of Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Axton, VA. She worked for Martinsville City Schools and Kings Grant Retirement Community in dining services for 20 years.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include one daughter, Keshia (Syreeta) Barksdale of Greensboro, NC; one brother, Jarvis Barksdale of Ridgeway, VA; five grandchildren, Alani Barksdale, Jax Barksdale, Adrianna Hairston-Law, Anyla Bowman, and Iri'nicole Bowman all of Greensboro, NC; one niece, Valeria (Montae) Davis of Axton, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of her service at 12 noon. The service will be held at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.


A public viewing will be held, on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will receive friends Friday, September 6, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the residence, 2151 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.


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Marisa Womack sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Shelia Vanessa Barksdale - September 13, 2024

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge would like to let you know, although we share your grief, Ms. Shelia is in God's hands and that is the safest place to be.

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Mark Gruettner planted 5 trees in memory of Shelia Vanessa Barksdale . - September 09, 2024

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I just learned of Shelia's recent passing. She was the sweetest kindest person I come across while inspecting cafeteria's. I always looked forward to seeing her because she was so nice and caring! My prayers for her family and friends and co-workers! She was a Godly woman! I know her spirit lives on in Heaven.

Shelia was the absolute sweetest person!! She always brightened up any room she entered. I loved her dearly and will forever miss her.

My Condolences To The Family.

Also in Tribute to planting the five trees are Debra Davidson and Josh W. God Bless Shelia.

Shelia was a wonderful person. Always had a smile. She will be greatly missed.

A limb has fallen from the Clearview Early Learning Center family tree. I can hear a voice saying, "Grieve not, for me." But remember the good times we've had. We've laughed and shared many happy moments together as friends. Together, we prayed and praised the Lord through the midst of our storms. Shelia Barksdale was a strong woman of faith. I can hear her saying to the Clearview family, keep smiling because my mind is at ease and my soul is at rest. To the Barksdale family, those whom we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Love & Prayers Officer Coretha Gravely Clearview Early Learning Center SRO Martinsville Police Department

My cousin for life...Our family will forever miss her presence. A hardworking family lady. Sending prayers from the Dickerson family. Lenny Dickerson from Texas by way of Martinsville Virginia.

You have my condolences. She will be missed. We use to close together and played together.Wesley also send it's condolences

I am so very sorry that the bright light that was Shelia Barksdale has passed from this world. She was an authentic joy and I will never forget her. Truman Adkins

Love you Shelia!! I'am really going miss working with you. God Bless you. LaWanda Robertson πŸ’šπŸ’™

Sending love and prayers, I've worked with Shelia for several years and at Kings Grant. GOD has definitely gained a most Beautiful Woman of GOD! You were such a beautiful soul and GOD truly blessed me to have known you. Sarah "Shorty" Cooke πŸ™πŸΌ

Sarah Cooke

It hurts my heart and my stomach to just find out that Sheila had pass she had the most beautiful soul and smile.I am loss with words πŸ’”. SHEILA VANESSA BARKSDALE πŸ™πŸΎ LOVE YOU ❀️ GREG

Like a white rose laying in the snow. What purity she always have been. RIP, you're home with God. πŸ™

My Condolences & Prayers To The Family.

My condolences to the family. God bless and comfort you.

May the grace of our Lord comfort & strengthen you as it did Sweet,Sweet Shelia. May you find peace in her passing knowing God has made good on his promises to her. What a privilege & blessing to know & love her. What a legacy of love she left for us to remember & emulate. Thanks be to God. Cathie Carter

Precious Sheila God has another Angel in heaven today. I love you and will miss you but will see you again one day with our gracious Lord. Janice N.

So sorry for the family's loss sending prayers.

Oh Shelia I can't believe I won't get to see you at work anymore. This just still doesn't seem real. We've shared so many laughs and years of stories. You were a very special person and KG is never going to be the same ever again. Love you my friend and I already miss you so much.

The news of Mrs Shelia passing hit me very hard today. I have known and worked with her for several years. I will miss that contagious laugh, her sense of humor, and her smile. She was one of a kind. Full of attitude and not a shy bone in her whatsoever. Prayers sent to the families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Family. Love - Thoughts and Prayers I remember Shelia from working at Albert Harris School. Such a Sweet Person πŸ™πŸΎBrenda Kirby

Praying for the entire Barksdale family. I remember Shelia as we all grew up on Stoney Mountain Road. RIH my sista. Eric & Sherri Hairston, Hampton, VA

God Bless the family and friends! πŸ™

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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