Sheila Eloise Lessor Walters, nee Barry, 83 passed away peacefully, in her sleep, October 22, 2022 at her home in St. Louis County.
Sheila was born on July 26, 1939 to Walter and Ann Barry in South St. Louis. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1957.
In 1960, she married Clint Lessor; together they had three children, Laura, Linda, and Ross. Clint passed away in 1988; Sheila married Vern Walters in 1995.
Sheila loved to water ski, swim, travel, be with family, watch classic movies and TV series, she loved to read until her eyesight failed. Sheila was involved with Mother’s Club, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. She belonged to a Bible club with her closest friends, and was a member of St Luke’s United Methodist Church. Sheila loved her pets and everyone else’s pet too!
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ann Barry, and her late husband, Clint Lessor and step granddaughter Kayla Walters. She is survived by her beloved husband, George Vernon Walters; dear children, Laura Yount, nee Lessor, Linda Pahl, nee Lessor, Ross Lessor; their spouses, Ken (Yount), Larry (Pahl), and Kim (Bond); beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Brian, Marissa, and Brett; stepchildren David, Eric, Craig, Becky; step grandchildren Autumn, Ty, Phoebe, Daniel, Kiwamu, Patrick, Jonathan, and Anne-Marie; and many treasured friends.
Visitation will be held at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road 63123) on Wednesday, from 4:00-8:00 PM A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (2761 Telegraph Road Oakville, MO 63125) on Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. Gravesite burial at Sunset Memorial Park (10180 Gravois Road St. Louis, MO 63123).
The United Methodist Church will host a luncheon immediately following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society in support of a cure for Colon Cancer. https://donate3.cancer.org/?campaign=honormemorialbutton&giftType=hon&_ga=2.67563537.1638871621.1666514901-52193041.1666514898
I am so sorry to hear this. My love and thoughts are with her family
I am so sorry to hear this. My love and thoughts are with her family
So sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing
So sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing
Linda, so sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Have lots of strength!
Linda, so sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Have lots of strength!
Linda, My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear mom. My prayers for you and your entire family .
Linda, My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear mom. My prayers for you and your entire family .
I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Sorry for your lose. Sheila was beautiful inside and out.
Sorry for your lose. Sheila was beautiful inside and out.
Linda, We are continuing to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We rejoice in the knowledge of your mom’s faith and are confident we will meet again in Glory.
Linda, We are continuing to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We rejoice in the knowledge of your mom’s faith and are confident we will meet again in Glory.
Vern so sorry for your loss , my Prayers are with you and family
Vern so sorry for your loss , my Prayers are with you and family
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to all of you.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to all of you.
Sorry to hear that she was one of my favorite aunts. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Sorry to hear that she was one of my favorite aunts. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Laura, We send our sincere sorrow for the loss of your mother.
Many thoughts for you and all her family and friends that are mourning her passing. May God welcome her into his Kingdom to live forever.
Laura, We send our sincere sorrow for the loss of your mother.
Many thoughts for you and all her family and friends that are mourning her passing. May God welcome her into his Kingdom to live forever.