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I received this information from Steve Puckett (Waltrip ’65.) Steve received the following message from Linda Hays on the evening of January 16, 2021 about Sheila Spracklen Lee:
“This is Linda, Sheila’s sister in law. It is with a heavy heart that Shelia has lost her valent battle with the covid virus today. She was in hospice care in Tyler, TX. Her loving husband, Richard & son Jim were at her sides. Am sure the Angels welcomed her with accordians??”
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Carrol Johnson
Very sad news. I started school with Sheila at Stevens Elementary. She was always a bright light and a positive force. I will miss her.William Ginder '65
GODSPEED SHELIA THE WORLD WILL MISS YOU AND YOUR MUSIC. I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST SAW YOU PLAYING IN DOYLES PIZZA. ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
BUTCH
Linda Shupak (Niederhofer)
So very sorry! Praying for her family for peace and comfort! In Jesus's Name!
Karon Harsch (Wallace)
I was so saddened to hear of Shelia's passing! I have fond memories of her as we progressed through Black, Waltrip, and UT. Many hours spent in orchestra, overnight sleepovers, and much laughter. She was an amazing musician and I know she touched and influenced countless young people with her accordion bands! My husband married Richard and her. Sweet memories.Even though time has put distance between us, I still consider one of my longest and dearest friends. My prayers are with Richard, her children and the rest of her family. She will be missed!Alan Johnson
Sheila played 'cello in the Waltrip Orchestra orchestra. We lost touch after high school, but reconnected at the 50th anniversary reunion. We discovered a number of interesting parallels in our adult lives, including detours into the law-enforcement profession as "day gigs" during our musical careers. It was an enjoyable visit in every way. Sad to lose her to Covid 19; she was one of two friends I lost to Covid last week. Please, Waltrip family: mask up and take all the necessary precautions.Steve Puckett '65
Shelia Ann (Spracklen) Lee
Obituary
Shelia Ann Lee, of Alto, Texas, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 71, surrounded by her family.
Shelia was born August 30, 1949 in Houston, Texas to the late James Hamilton Spracklen and Bertie Lee Spracklen. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Richard B. Lee; daughter Elizabeth I. Sarver; sons Elijah T. Spracklen, Bruce M. Richardson, and Jim Lee and his wife Riley; grandchildren Jayden Richardson, Jonathan Hurst, and Ryann and Reagan Lee; sisters Sandy (Doug) of Florida, and Kim (Tracy) of Texas, and many nieces and nephews and family and friends.
Shelia was a world-renowned accordion teacher and player. She spent many years in Galveston, Texas, and experienced a love for the city’s rich cultural history. Shelia enjoyed reading fiction, gardening, and traveling. She held a deep love for creative endeavors and sought to cultivate her lifelong passions and encouraged her family and friends to do the same.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20th at Lawson Memorial Chapel in Walnut Springs, Texas. Pastor Richard Creech will preside. Family will receive visitors between 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Accordion Association, Inc.
Arrangements were entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas 254-435-2792.
To send flowers to Shelia's family, please visit our floral store.
Obituary for Shelia Ann (Spracklen) Lee | Lawson Funeral Home
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