I love and miss your laugh!! You could find humor in so many things! I miss your watchful eyes, and your guidance. As a kid I didn’t realize as much as I do now, and I sure hope I have influences like you in my daughters life! You will be forever missed and loved!!

A wonderful lady and left us way to soon.  I'm sorry to hear about  this.  My prayers are with this family. 

We were the best of friends years ago, and then life got in the way. I will always cherish the fond memories that we made together. You always made me smile and I will never forget you. You left way too soon and I weep because of that, but I know you are in Heaven smiling down at me, and that makes me smile again. Love you Shelia!

Felicia, your mom was a truly sweet person. I remember her cutting blooming flowers from her yard in the spring (lots of iris) and bringing them to Easter dinner for Grandma. They were always simple but beautiful. I know it always tickled Grandma and she really appreciated Sheila’s thoughtfulness. 

I remember meeting cousin Shelia, Joe and Felicia for the first time. The amount of love that was given from Shelia, resonates more than any other memory. I remember going hunting for my first time, seeing guns in a house, a Nintendo, and a computer for the first time. I was so curious about having a dear steak for breakfast, and Shelia made the best I have ever had...30 years and counting.  I will never ever forget the love I felt from David, Gertrude, Joe, Felicia and Shelia. My childhood was forever impacted and loved more because of them all. I miss simpler times of riding in the back of a pickup, labs running around, a scary hill cemetery and the Milky Way ranch.  Thank you so much!!! You helped me see so much, and experience life like I never had up to that point.  I will always have a place in my heart for you Shelia, and will miss you.

I have known Sheila for over 50 years we go way back . She has always been a caring person  I have always loved our talks we can talk for  hours , I wish he could have one more conversation  .  She was a special person that I will miss so much  . I love u  ,Kathleen 

She was a very caring and loving sole she loved her family and friends  I was privileged to be one of them   If you have ever meet someone you know you will always miss that was her and I will miss her

I have known Shelia for thirty years.
I worked with her, saw her raise a fine and intelligent daughter, welcome her granddaughters into this world,  fall in love with Allen and look after her parents.
In work she was industrious and persistent-a go getter.  She always had a new crafts project going on her creative side.  She loved, loved, loved her family.
But what I will always remember and will miss so much is Shelia was fun.  Fun to be around and fun to talk to.  We had so many laughs and good times.  So many memories!!!  Thank you for that and for being my friend.  I love you and will miss you and will think of you often .  Rest in God’s loving arms.

She was a free spirited person. Enjoyed the swim parties at her mothers. Always good food and fellowship. Also enjoyed the church gatherings we had together, and the dinner game nights. Enjoyed just being around Shelia she enjoyed having fun together with everyone. Will be missed by all who new her.

Shelia was a very good friend and neighbor to me. I used to go to her house almost every day when I was little. I have several good memories from swimming at the pool to sledding  down the hill towards the pond. I remember one time I had went to Shelia's house early one morning and found  Shelia and Allen asleep on a trailer. I asked why and they had said they were camping out under the stars. I was very sad to hear of her passing.

I lived next door to Sheila until I was 8 years old. They were my only neighbors. We moved away and I rarely saw her but my dad and I stayed one weekend to visit and deer hunt. We hunted all morning with no luck. Got to house and my dad laid down on coach for a nap. I had never killed a deer and was disappointed.  Sheila said “you want to kill a deer?  Come with me.”  It wasn’t 30 minutes later I’d killed my first deer.  Sheila was a tough woman and she was glad to show the men up by putting me on my first deer 10 minutes from the back door in no time after we had walked all morning. I wish I had seen her more over the years but I will always remember her. 

After our mom died, Sheila used to call me and just talk about our family and all kinds of things trying to cheer me up I guess.  She would also talk about all the craft stuff she was making and selling it.  She talked about you and the grandkids all the time too.  She loved all of you very much.  When we were younger, I used to drive down there and see all of them every now and then.  I remember one time she was cooking a deer roast in the microwave!  She had it in a white plastic measuring cup with just water.  I remember thinking to myself "That thing will be tough as a shoe!"  I didn't stay around for the results!  LOL

I was so sad to hear about my friend Sheila.  She was a lot of fun.  She used to stop by my office in Pulaski to ask for assistance when someone needed extra help.  I would lend her my assistance.  She and would philosophize over a cup of  coffee.  They do t make friends like that much.  You will be greatly missed my friend until we  meet again love,  Cheryl
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I don't even know where to start... she was my ride or die for many years...from the time I was 15 until I got married at 23, I was at her house every weekend and as much as I could stay during the summer when I was out of school.  She was that great cousin you have that helps you get into trouble and laughs with you through it.  So many of my memories and milestones are tied to her. Every time I had boy trouble, I would call her up.. or just show up at her house and she would help me through it.  I loved her so much.  She was like a sister to me.. and even though we hadn't seen each other much in recent years, I always knew she was but a phone call away!  Prayers and love to Allen, David, Gertie and Felicia and the grandbabies...

I have known Sheila nearly all my life we grew up together. I would go to her house and we would play badminton most every week. We also attended High School together.  Sheila's family was like family to me. I will always treasure the memories . She always had a smile on her face.  May God put his loving arms around this precious family.

Shelia and I met for the first time on our daughters' first day of school.  We had just moved to TN and April didn't want to leave my side.  When we got to her class room, another sweet little girl was crying and clinging to her Mom too.  It was Felicia.  Those 2 sweet girls bonded instantly and so did their Moms.  We have been the best of friends ever since (about 36 years).  We have laughed so much, cried so much, got into trouble so much and loved so much.  I know all of her secrets and she knows all of mine.  I called her "Hillbilly" and she called me "Yankee".  How do we live without your love and laughter Hillbilly. 
My God I miss you! 
Your BFF
Yankee

I have forty-two years worth of memories. Mom loved to laugh. She had a laugh that would make you laugh with her. My most recent favorite thing to remember about her is the phone calls between her and Arabella (2). They talked on the phone almost every day. If one started laughing, the other would too and they would just laugh together. We love you Mom. Thank you for the love you poured out on all of us.

Most of my childhood memories include this beautiful crazy lady and her family.  She taught my little yankee self about southern cuss words and opened her home to me - there were times I spent more time there than at home.  Thanks for being my second home and being such a good friend to my mom.  My heart is heavy and with you all. 

Sincere condolences, 
April 

May you rest in peace my sweet friend! Until we meet again! Love, Dyan
                                   

So very sorry to hear this.Thoughts and prayers for the family. Kathy Gatlin Thomas, Minor Hill, Tn.( went to Prospect School together).

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Shelia Ann Gooch. She was a very sweet person. May God give the family strength and peace doing this difficult time of sadness. Prayers are going out to this family🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 JC and Ruth Stewart 

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Shelia Ann Gooch

December 24, 1956 – February 17, 2021

Carr & Erwin Funeral Home

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