Mrs. Sheila G. Crowell's Obituary
Sheila Marie (Glynn) Crowell passed away at home in Scottsboro, Alabama, on May 3, 2025. She was 74 and is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Robert; her son Matthew, of Scottsboro; her son James (Kristi) of Huntsville, Alabama; her daughter Emily (Matt Comins) of Pasco, Washington; and beloved granddaughters Cara, Evie, Nora, and Rory.
Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joyce Mang Glynn; brothers Jim Glynn and Ed Glynn; nephew Patrick Glynn; Aunt and Uncle Jim and Catherine Clark; and cousin Chris Clark Vineburg. Sheila was lucky to be part of a large family and is also survived by her sister Mary Glynn of Homestead, Florida; sister Elaine Hodges (Larry) of Scottsboro; brother Dennis (Doris) Glynn of Lexington, Kentucky; sister Maureen (Jeff) Miller of Athens, Georgia; brother Matthew (Sagie) Glynn of Tallahassee, Florida; sister Virginia Glynn of Crawfordville, Florida; sister Elizabeth (Larry) Ross of Palm Coast, Florida; brother Joseph (Sophia) Glynn of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother Anthony (Monica) Glynn of Gainesville, Florida; and brother Michael (Kathy) Glynn of Stuart, Florida, as well as many nephews and nieces.
Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 22, 1950, Sheila moved with her family to Miami, Florida when she was 10 years old. Affectionately known as "Lolly" to many of her family members, Sheila is remembered for her spunk and self-confidence, and for her love of singing and dancing. She took great delight in teaching her younger siblings to dance and in teaching her family to sing her original song, "I Love Lolly."
Sheila and her family lived close to the Crowells in Miami and Sheila married Bob Crowell on May 31, 1974, after they dated for two years. They moved to Alabama in the late 1970s before starting their family. Sheila worked in law offices for her entire adult life until last fall.
A devout Catholic, Sheila was also passionate about practicing her faith and especially loved going to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. She was smart, funny, practical, and a problem-solver, and was known for her generous, non-judgmental spirit. Sheila was a good listener, a great friend, and she accepted and loved people as they were.
She loved her children unconditionally and loved her grandchildren most of all. She took an active role in her granddaughters' lives and contributed much to their religious education, attending every Sacramental milestone and passing on the faith in everyday example. She also passed down her love of singing, especially Too Ra Loo Ra and the extended Glynn version of Happy Birthday, along with her love of games, especially Go Fish (lovingly known as "Fish").
She made the best casseroles and lovingly delighted in having at least one grandchild underfoot at all times. She was the world's best Grandma.
After a lifetime of good health, Sheila was diagnosed with glioblastoma in the fall of 2024 and died at home in the company of her husband. She is greatly loved and missed. Funeral arrangements made by Rudder Funeral Home.
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