Sheila Staggs

Sheila Joann Staggs, age 52, of Joplin, Mo., passed away on August 15, 2018, in Kaufman, Texas. Sheila was blessed to be surrounded by her loving husband, family and friends during the last months of her 14-year battle with cancer.

Sheila was born on October 15, 1965, in Kingsport, Tenn. Prior to her cancer diagnosis, Sheila was employed by Mid-Con Cable, Joplin, and St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Hawkins, of Texas.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Lanny Staggs, of the home; mother and stepfather, Bernice and David Boyles, Kaufman; father and stepmother, Bobby and Sara Hawkins, Kingsport; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Joseph Magnusson, Jacksonville, N.C.; goddaughter, Bonnie Johnson, Joplin; son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Vivien Brite, Fort Riley, Kan.; son, Nicholas Brite, Joplin; sisters, Mechelle Morgan, Supher Springs, Texas, and Addy Boyles, Kaufman; stepsons, Roger Staggs, Bradley Staggs and wife, Mende; stepdaughter, Kelli Newcomb; grandchildren, Scarlett Johnson, Lydia Magnusson, Aurora Brite; step-grandchildren, Sagan Stephens, Tori Graskemper, Logan Staggs, Elizabeth Staggs, Clarissa Fox, Caleb Staggs, Corin Staggs and Cai Staggs.

She loved her family and was so proud of her children, grandchildren and extended family. She truly knew how to love, was loved by all and will be so missed. We look forward to the day when we see her again in Heaven.

Sheila's wishes were to be cremated with no formal funeral services. She did not want her passing to be a sad occasion, but did request a birthday party to celebrate her new Heavenly birthday. One celebration was held in Texas and another in Missouri is pending.

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