Sheila Diane Tichenor, 71, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at United Hospital Center. She was born September 18, 1952 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Billie Lee and Betty Jean Fleming Mullenax.
She is survived by the love of her life, William Harry “Bill” Tichenor, whom she married on August 29, 1970.
Sheila is also survived by her children, Billy Tichenor and his wife Keely of Bridgeport; and Christie Tichenor Cantwell and her husband Brad of Bridgeport; her seven beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Peyton, and Gavin Tichenor; Bria, Maddox, Harper and Landree Cantwell; her sisters, Shelly Davisson and her husband Billy of Lumberport; Missy Arnold and her husband John of Owings; her brother, Jeff Mullenax of Owings; her sister-in-law, Brenda Wolfe and her husband Richard of Enterprise; her brother-in-law, Fred Elbon of Elkins; her dog, Maggie; and her grandpuppies, Enzo, Pearl and Opal; as well as several nieces, nephews, and close cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Annie Mullenax; her father and mother-in-law, Harry and Hazel Tichenor; her brother-in-law, Rusty Tichenor and his wife Joyce; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Elbon; as well as her nephews, Kenny Jackson and Little Rusty Tichenor.
Sheila graduated from Shinnston High School in 1970. She later retired from Huntington Bank. She loved to spend time with her family, laughing and always wearing a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mom and mammaw, always thinking of others first. “To know her was to love her”. Sheila enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and loved to cook and bake all of their favorites. During her quiet time, she enjoyed reading a good book on her back porch swing. She also enjoyed taking road trips with her friends to places like Charlotte and the Amish Country.
Friends will be received at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Sunday from 12 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Jewel City Church, 511 Jewel City Blvd. Meadowbrook, on Monday, March 4, at 11:00 am with Pastor Robert Shingleton officiating. Interment will follow at the Enterprise I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tichenor family.