Delana Spencer Sheff
June 30, 1964 — May 6, 2013
Delana Spencer Sheff
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Delana Dee Spencer Sheff, known as "Dee", was born on June 30, 1964 in Valhalla, NY. She was the daughter of JW and Mary Spencer.
In 1982, Dee graduated from Ossining High School, Ossining, NY. Upon graduation Delana attended
Westchester Business Institute, where she received her Associate's Degree in Accounting. She then attended Mercy College until she decided to serve her country. Delana served in the United States Army for four years and received an Honorable Discharge. After serving her country, she furthered her education by pursuing a Nursing degree where she received several certifications. She still wasn't satisfied, so she obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. Delana was also a licensed realtor and bartender.
Delana's work career covered many areas such as: Receptionist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Mental Health Supervisor, Medical Technician, Caregiver and a worker in the construction industry. Out of all her careers, she loved accounting the most because she saw it as a challenge. Although her health was failing, she continued to take on challenging accounting projects, which included the opening of a pharmacy in the Bronx, NY. Delana was not afraid of school or work, sometimes juggling two jobs while in school.
In Delana's spare time she enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to music, playing cards ,and spending time with her family. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she really enjoyed being with her family.
Delana was baptized at an early age in Lilesville, NC. She attended The Star of Bethlehem located in Ossining, NY. She then began attending Trinity United Methodist Church in White Plains, NY as a teenager. She later became a faithful participant at the Peekskill Christian Center in Peekskill, NY where she was very active. During her illness she returned to Trinity United Methodist Church and attended regularly.
Dee went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday May 6, 2013 while at home in Elmsford, NY. She was surrounded by her mother, father, and sister Darlene.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Sammie Sheff Jr., Parents: JW and Mary Spencer of Rocky Mount, NC, siblings: Teresa James (Melvin) of Winston Salem, NC, Sharon Reich (James Jr.) of Winston Salem, NC, Addie Nobles of Rocky Mount, NC, Antoinette Spencer of Rocky Mount, NC, Darlene Spencer-Harris (Perry-¬deceased) of Rocky Mount, NC, and Lisa Rivers Cherry (deceased)(Arthur), Step- Grandmother: Celia Wall of Wadesboro, NC, two Great Aunts: Rosa Mitchell, Ollie Pearl Ward, four Aunts: Odell Suggs, Maggie Nobles, Daisy Thomas, and Laura Mae Leak. She is also survived by 6 nephews, 5 nieces, 3 great nephews, 3 great nieces, and a host of cousins, friends and God children. She has a very
special cousin, raised like a brother, Danny Ray Nobles.
THROUGHOUT HER ENTIRE ILLNESS SHE NEVER COMPLAINED
Dee, I saw you slowly fading away, sometimes I tried to hide my tears. You never complained, just took everything in stride. Life is short and uncertain and sometimes your pain is needed to get you where you want to be. The road you had to travel may be straight and narrow with no detour to reach that heavenly light that shines forever. God came and touched you lightly and said, "Take my hand and come with me your work is done here on earth. You will have plenty of work to do when you get home". I will miss you Dee and will shed more tears thinking about you, but I know that you will be okay in God's hands.
Submitted by your Mommy
Dee, as I sit here and reflect upon my memories of you I can't help but know you were the best sister and friend that anyone could ever ask for. Dee, you and I had a very special relationship There is no other like it. We were two peas in a pod. One was definitely not without the other. I began missing you as soon as the changes began to take place. I had to be strong and not show any emotions. It was terribly hard, but I did it for you. Although you were sick you still managed to try and make me happy by playing cards and smiling, and just letting me be there. You told mommy, pops, and me that you felt good just seeing us enjoying ourselves. That was definitely an unselfish act on your part. Dee, I admire your strength, your independence, your character, and most of all your loyalty to your family.
You definitely helped make me the person I am today, I will truly miss your physical presence here, but I will never forget MY HERO,
Submitted by your sister, Darlene
My sister Delana the supreme definition of
Dependable with her Everlasting Loyalty. She
Accomplished setting an Example for us to be
Non-judgmental. And she was an Achiever.
My Sister Delana.
Submitted by your sister Antoinette
In 1982, Dee graduated from Ossining High School, Ossining, NY. Upon graduation Delana attended
Westchester Business Institute, where she received her Associate's Degree in Accounting. She then attended Mercy College until she decided to serve her country. Delana served in the United States Army for four years and received an Honorable Discharge. After serving her country, she furthered her education by pursuing a Nursing degree where she received several certifications. She still wasn't satisfied, so she obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. Delana was also a licensed realtor and bartender.
Delana's work career covered many areas such as: Receptionist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Mental Health Supervisor, Medical Technician, Caregiver and a worker in the construction industry. Out of all her careers, she loved accounting the most because she saw it as a challenge. Although her health was failing, she continued to take on challenging accounting projects, which included the opening of a pharmacy in the Bronx, NY. Delana was not afraid of school or work, sometimes juggling two jobs while in school.
In Delana's spare time she enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to music, playing cards ,and spending time with her family. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she really enjoyed being with her family.
Delana was baptized at an early age in Lilesville, NC. She attended The Star of Bethlehem located in Ossining, NY. She then began attending Trinity United Methodist Church in White Plains, NY as a teenager. She later became a faithful participant at the Peekskill Christian Center in Peekskill, NY where she was very active. During her illness she returned to Trinity United Methodist Church and attended regularly.
Dee went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday May 6, 2013 while at home in Elmsford, NY. She was surrounded by her mother, father, and sister Darlene.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Sammie Sheff Jr., Parents: JW and Mary Spencer of Rocky Mount, NC, siblings: Teresa James (Melvin) of Winston Salem, NC, Sharon Reich (James Jr.) of Winston Salem, NC, Addie Nobles of Rocky Mount, NC, Antoinette Spencer of Rocky Mount, NC, Darlene Spencer-Harris (Perry-¬deceased) of Rocky Mount, NC, and Lisa Rivers Cherry (deceased)(Arthur), Step- Grandmother: Celia Wall of Wadesboro, NC, two Great Aunts: Rosa Mitchell, Ollie Pearl Ward, four Aunts: Odell Suggs, Maggie Nobles, Daisy Thomas, and Laura Mae Leak. She is also survived by 6 nephews, 5 nieces, 3 great nephews, 3 great nieces, and a host of cousins, friends and God children. She has a very
special cousin, raised like a brother, Danny Ray Nobles.
THROUGHOUT HER ENTIRE ILLNESS SHE NEVER COMPLAINED
Dee, I saw you slowly fading away, sometimes I tried to hide my tears. You never complained, just took everything in stride. Life is short and uncertain and sometimes your pain is needed to get you where you want to be. The road you had to travel may be straight and narrow with no detour to reach that heavenly light that shines forever. God came and touched you lightly and said, "Take my hand and come with me your work is done here on earth. You will have plenty of work to do when you get home". I will miss you Dee and will shed more tears thinking about you, but I know that you will be okay in God's hands.
Submitted by your Mommy
Dee, as I sit here and reflect upon my memories of you I can't help but know you were the best sister and friend that anyone could ever ask for. Dee, you and I had a very special relationship There is no other like it. We were two peas in a pod. One was definitely not without the other. I began missing you as soon as the changes began to take place. I had to be strong and not show any emotions. It was terribly hard, but I did it for you. Although you were sick you still managed to try and make me happy by playing cards and smiling, and just letting me be there. You told mommy, pops, and me that you felt good just seeing us enjoying ourselves. That was definitely an unselfish act on your part. Dee, I admire your strength, your independence, your character, and most of all your loyalty to your family.
You definitely helped make me the person I am today, I will truly miss your physical presence here, but I will never forget MY HERO,
Submitted by your sister, Darlene
My sister Delana the supreme definition of
Dependable with her Everlasting Loyalty. She
Accomplished setting an Example for us to be
Non-judgmental. And she was an Achiever.
My Sister Delana.
Submitted by your sister Antoinette
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