Sheila Garrett

Born on July 23, 1961, in Talladega, Alabama, to the beloved union of Robert Lee Turner and Margie Lorene Orr Turner, Sheila embraced her journey devoted to her family, faith, grace, and career, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. A cherished member of the Kelly Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Sheila found joy in singing with the choir, participating in Sunday School, and engaging in Bible Study. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and shining a light on her journey. Sheila's journey began in the vibrant community of Munford, where she graduated from Munford High School in 1979, nurturing her ambitions and dreams. She later pursued higher education at Ayers Business School, earning an associate degree in business, a hallmark of her commitment to personal growth. Throughout her 30-year career with Walmart, Sheila embraced her role as a corporate manager with grace and enthusiasm, training and mentoring countless team members and associates. Her colleagues admired her for her unwavering spirit and her ability to inspire those around her. Friends and family will fondly remember her warm heart, infectious laughter, and selfless nature. Sheila's vibrant spirit was evident in her passions: shopping, traveling, solving crossword puzzles and interior decorating all of which brought her immense joy. Mrs. Sheila Turner Garrett, departed this life on January 15, 2026, at Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila's memory will shine brightly as she is now reunited in the heavenly realm with her beloved parents, Robert and Margie Turner and her brother, Robert Wayne Turner. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her devoted husband of over 35 years, Mr. James Garrett; son, Antonio Clegg, Jr.; along with her brothers, Danny (Stacy) Turner of Munford, Alabama and Darren (Staci) Turner of Lyman, South Carolina; her loving sisters, Connie Richey of Greer, South Carolina and Lorraine (James) Boone of Huntsville, Alabama; her cherished granddaughter, Raven Janiyah Clegg; her bonus daughter, Barbara Wilson; three brothers-in-law, Jerry Garrett (Tamara) of Houston, Texas, Joe Edward Garrett of Chicago, Illinois, And Michael Garrett of Anniston, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Lillie Estelle and Kathy Balesquez of Oceanside, California and Etta Butts of Anniston, Alabama; a loving caregiver and sister-in-Christ, Patricia Turner; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends. Indeed, we gather not to mourn her passing, but to celebrate the beautiful tapestry of her life. Let us remember Sheila for the love she shared, the laughter she brought, and the indomitable spirit that will continue to inspire us all.

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Sheila Garrett

July 23, 1961 - January 15, 2026