Shelia Catherine Hildebran

Hickory – Shelia Catherine Whitener Hildebran, 74 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on February 7, 1948 in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Mary Lou Whitener. Mom taught 8th grade science and home economics at Newton-Conover Junior High School. She also sold real estate and performed appraisals before a long decline in health.

Shelia is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bobby Hildebran of the home; a daughter, Kelly Hildebran Cole and husband, Larry L. Cole; a grandson, McCoy H. Cole; a sister, Patsy Kanagy of Deland, Florida; 2 brothers, Barron Whitener and wife, Lois of Hickory, NC and Dale Whitener and wife, Jan of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 12:00 pm with Pastor Barry Keys officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Grove Baptist Church of Hickory at 6156 Mountain Grove Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 in Shelia’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Hildebran family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.