The greatest power known to man is that of unconditional love. A treasure to be cherished and also a gift from God is the beauty of a friendship, touched by unconditional love. Unconditional love is a love that asks no questions, believes in all the best, never doubting, ever trusting, and withstanding any test. A love that weathers any storm, and yet that love still stands through the very darkest hour, it still reaches out a hand. There is that hand the sweetest gift that you can give a friend. A heart that cares, a love that shares that will be there till the end. Sheila exemplified the true meaning of unconditional love.
Born on January 20, 1956 in Valparaiso, FL and passed unexpectedly on October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jean Coatney and grandmother Mabel Shipes Rowe and survived by her father, Randall L. Coatney, Jr., children, Michael Francis (Rachel) and Christian Nicole Sullivan (Logan), grandson, Jaxon Fletcher Johnson, sisters Rhonda Williams (Gene), Janna Barnett (Steve), nephews, Nicholas & Justin Williams, and Jarrett Barnett, and niece Jennifer Barnett. She is also survived by her beloved Aunt's, Corene Sellars and Patsy Coatney, and Uncle, Shelton Coatney along with numerous cousins.
A visitation will be Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Wilson's Funeral Home from 6-8 pm. Services will be Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends immediately following at 1700 East 12th Street, Lynn Haven.
Flowers are appreciated or in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northstar Church, 2355 St. Andrews Blvd, Panama City in her memory.
Sheila will always be remembered for her devotion to family and friends. She was a loving, compassionate, caring friend to countless people, but most of all, she was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Sheila had a unique and special way of touching many lives and never met a stranger—she was a friend and a true blessing to everyone because of her unconditional love. Her effervescent smile and many acts of kindness will remain forever in our hearts