Judith Gail Sheldon

Judith Gail Sheldon born on July 9, 1940, in Ladd Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Velma (Lute) Roney. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Sheldon and two children Janine (Greg) Howard and John (Shannon) Sheldon. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the lights of her life. She is survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Tabitha (Tom) Gill, Bethany Sheldon, Cory Sheldon, and Mitchell (Angie) Thomas, great grandchildren Connor Gill, Lilah Gill, and Amelia Gill. She is survived by her brother Michael (Marcia) Roney, nieces,Mindy Dannemiller & Meredith (Darrin) Jenkins, great nieces, great nephews and many cousins. Judy was a graduate of Miami University and Wright State University with degrees in Education. She began her career at John Holt Elementary in Centerville Ohio and finally retired from Bethel Local School in 2002. Judy was always very altruistic giving back to the community and her church through countless hours of volunteering. Judy will be remembered for her quick-wit, keen sense of humor and her ability to make others laugh. Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2021, from 11 am-1pm at West Charleston Church of the Brethren, 4817 OH 202, Tipp City, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Carlisle Optimist Club, PO Box 162, New Carlisle, OH 45344 or Bethel Hope, 6805 E US Rt 40, Tipp City, OH 45371. Arrangements entrusted to Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at trostelchapman.com