(From Westfield Chapel)Sheila Marie Galbraith, a devoted wife, loyal sister, and loving aunt, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR following a sudden heart attack 12 days prior.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 17, 1959, Sheila's life was a testament to kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith in God.
Sheila attended St. Edward’s School in Little Rock and later pursued her education at the University of Arkansas, where she cultivated a lifelong passion for learning and personal growth. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions to various organizations, including WACO Title Company, Tyson Corporate Offices, and Missouri Southern State University.
In her most recent years, Sheila, alongside her husband Gregg, dedicated her time and energy to managing their own real estate and rental properties. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to creating welcoming spaces for others will forever be remembered.
Sheila was a devoted lover of animals, especially dogs, and she found joy in caring for these loyal companions and in sharing her love with them. Her love for nature and the freedom found in the rugged Ozark landscape began during her childhood spent on the Buffalo River and continued till the end of her life.
Sheila's impact on her family and friends was profound, as her inquisitive spirit and fierce loyalty endeared her to all who knew her. Her memory will be cherished, and her legacy of love will endure.
She is survived by her loving husband Gregg Galbraith, her brother Gary Griffin and his wife Jan, her nephew Gregory Andrew Griffin, and her beloved great-niece Charlotte. Sheila was preceded in death by her father William L. Griffin (2008) and her mother Jennie F. Griffin (2010).
A funeral service to celebrate Sheila's life will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11:00 am at Westfield Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale.
A funeral service to celebrate Sheila's life will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11:00 am at Westfield Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to The Humane Society of Carthage, MO and the Ozark Land Trust in Sheila's memory, honoring her passion for animals and her compassionate spirit.
Sheila's light may have dimmed, but her love and kindness will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to have known her. Her faith has been made sight, may she rest in peace, surrounded by the love she so freely gave.
I will never forget the first time I met Sheila. She said "hi" in such a welcoming way I assumed I knew her and did not remember. Our conversation continued and she made Gregg take me inside her house to boast about his work on their new tile. She was such a light, a great neighbor, and a great conversationalist that remembered to give thanks to God in pleasant conversation around the neighborhood.
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