Shelia Powell Justus
February 28, 1949 ~ January 29, 2013
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Shelia Ann Powell Justus, 63, of White Oak Dr., Candler, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013. at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of Carolyn Roland Powell of Asheville and of the late Walter Odell Powell.
Mrs. Justus was retired from Blue Ridge Paper Products (formerly Champion International), where she worked as a quality control technician. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church and also attended Iva First Baptist Church, Iva, SC, where she and Mr. Justus maintained a second home.
Shelia was a dedicated Christian, wife, mother and friend whose selfless gerosity and loving nature will be cherished forever.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Justus is survived by her husband, Franklin Louie Justus; sons Louie Odell Justus and wife Kim of Candler, and Bradley Franklin Justus and wife Heather of Garner, NC; grandchildren Kayla Brooke Justus, Louie Grant Justus, Benjamin David Justus, and Elijah Sean Justus; and a sister, Theresa Lukacena of Asheville.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman and the Rev. Dr. John T. Tiller officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service.
The casket will remain open at Groce Funeral Home until the visitation hour.
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Louie and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sheila was a very special person who will be missed by all. God bless you all.
Katha
Louie and Family,
May time and cherished memories help to gently ease the loss in your hearts and may it bring you special comfort to know that others care and are praying for you.
Rev. Jerry Gray
First Baptist Church of Iva, SC
Dear Louie and Family,
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache; but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength in the love of family, the support of friends and in the warm embrace of your closest friend, Jesus Christ.
Thinking of you,
Marlene Wiles
Ministry Assistant
First Baptist Church of Iva
Brad and Family,
I continue to think and pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Words cannot express my feelings. I know from experience that nothing can replace your mother. Hold tight to the memories and the love she had for you, your family, and God.
My prayers are with you and your family Brad. God Bless.
Brad and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My family and church family will be lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father be with you now during this most difficult time and in the future.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace’ -Numbers 6:24-26
From your Domtar family, our thoughts and prayers go with you.
We’re so heartbroken to hear about Sheila. She was a rare person who radiated a gentleness of spirit. Blessings to you all.
Alison, Mitch and Genevieve
Louie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that I am praying for all of you!
Praying for you during this difficult time and in days ahead. Gerald and Carolyn Stamey
My heart goes out to you all. I remember the fun Shelia and I had when we would take the youth on trips especially to Caswell. She sure kept us in line. She was a wonderful person. I thought of her often. I wish I could be there with you on Friday. You will be in my thoughts.
Louie & Family,
I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss. I loved Sheila so very much and I will never forget how she took me under her wing and took such good care of me!! God truly has the most precious and special angel ever!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Louie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God gave your Mom her first breath, she gave Him her last! May God be with you & your family.
Love & Prayers
Louie, Little Louie and Brad,
Nothing can describe the immediate loss we feel at this moment. We have lost our most precious and loving friend who is more like family than friend. We are overwhelmed with sadness but that will soon be replaced with Joy in knowing that Shelia is in the presence of our Heavenly Father. We should all want to be remembered as the warm and loving person Shelia was. Our love for you guys and Shelia will always remain with us and the wonderful times our Families have shared will never be forgotten.We will miss her but will see her again soon. May God continue to be a blessing upon you and your families.
Faye and Jerry
Dear Louie,
I am so sorry to hear that Shelia has passed away. What a wonderful lady she was. May you hold to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Wishing you and your family strength and peace in her love. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
Dearest Louie & Family
This I know hurts to lose such a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to anyone she meet. I know that I will never forget the love and compassion that was shown to Marvin and I during his illness and in death, you both were there. I will miss her sweet smile, the big heart about her, and knowing that she loved the Lord, and that spoke above all things. I know that she is there and the Lord is here to help you all and carry you through. I love you all, and know that I am here if any of you ever need me.
Our hearts are so filled with grief for you and the children. Please know how much growing up with you and Sheila meant to us and always will. We are praying for you and the family. God bless your precious hearts.
Our deepest sympathies.
Louie and family
so sorry for your loss,I know you will miss her and happy smile
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has a gained a top notch angel – one of the best. She will be missed here on earth but what a relief it is to know that we will see her again one day.
Shelia’s gentle spirit will always be remembered by our family. Louie, you and your extended family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Louie and Boys,
I am so sorry to hear about Shelia. It is amazing how out of touch we all become when separated by life.
I remember Shelia’s smile and positive attitude about everything. I am sure all of you will miss her as will I. Please know my prayers are with you.
Louie and family,
May God give you peace that transcends all understanding in this time. You are in our prayers greatly.
You were a beautiful friend Shelia and your sweet smile will be missed. You are with our Lord and Saviour now and will be well now. We will be with you again…rest in peace.
Louie & Family,
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Knowing Sheila was a great blessing! May God grant you His peace and comfort.
Brad and family – please know that you have many friends thinking of you and willing to help in any way you need.
We are so sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Louie, I was so saddened to see in the paper where Sheila had passed. Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for you and your family. Sheila was always such a sweet person. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayers.
Louie and family,
I am so sorry for the passing of Shelia. Please accept my sincere condolences. The love you two had was an inspiration to anyone who knew you through the years.
I know your faith in God will sustain each of you as you go through this time in your lives.
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
David King
to the family shelia justus
i am so sorry for your loss of your wife and your mother , my heart is with you and my prayers
your friend
sondra
Louie & Family,
My sincere condolences on Shelia’s passing. May the memories of a wonderful life together sustain your family and keep them in God’s love, until you are reunited in Heaven
Louie, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
We’re saddened to hear of Shelia’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Louie and family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.God bless you
Louie and family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.God bless you
Louie and family,
I am sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. So many memories from the days at Calvary. You will be in my prayers during this time.
Louie and family,
I am sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. So many precious memories from the days at Calvary. You will be in my prayers during this time.
To Louie and family! Our deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of Sheila. She was a precious woman and we pray that special memories will help through this difficult time.May God bless and comfort you.
Susan Partain, Thelma Perry
FOR THE JUSTUS FAMILY. PRAYERS GO UP TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSE.
Louie – My condolences on Sheila’s passing. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I learned of her passing. Cherish the memories you two shared and may your faith in God sustain you and bring you a measure of peace and comfort.
Dann (aka Big Splash) Jesse
Louie, we were saddened to hear of the passing away of Shelia; she was so special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.
Love, Tony & Tracy
Sorry for your loss and we will be praying for your family. Love to the family. Your cousin Morris and Joyce Austin, Asheville, NC
Louie, I just found out about Sheilas death. I was a friend in High School, Linda Byrd. I remember when Sheila fell in love with ‘her’ Louie. I can see her in class writing Sheila + Louie. She was a wonderful person. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort and strength to wake up each day.