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Shela Mae Howard Williamson

Birth	:	20 Aug 1932 Anita, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2018 Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4514008, -94.7528000
Description	:	Shela Mae (Howard) Williamson, 85, of Des Moines died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Altoona. She was born on August 20, 1932 in Anita to Harley and Fern Howard. Shela’s father died unexpectedly when she was only four. Her mother then married Lewis Curry and moved with her family to a farm in Massena, Iowa. She attended a one-room schoolhouse then graduated from Massena High School in 1950 and moved to Des Moines to pursue her nursing career at Mercy College of Nursing. She married Joseph Williamson in 1952 and they raised five children... Read More	Shela Mae (Howard) Williamson, 85, of Des Moines died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Altoona. She was born on August 20, 1932 in Anita to Harley and Fern Howard. Shela’s father died unexpectedly when she was only four. Her mother then married Lewis Curry and moved with her family to a farm in Massena, Iowa. She attended a one-room schoolhouse then graduated from Massena High School in 1950 and moved to Des Moines to pursue her nursing career at Mercy College of Nursing. She married Joseph Williamson in 1952 and they raised five children on Des Moines’ east side. For over 40 years she was an esteemed nurse at Mercy Hospital until she retired as House Supervisor in 1997. To those who knew her, Shela was one of a kind. She had a beautiful smile, a magnanimous personality and a generous heart. Shela was a nurturer, a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a dedicated parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was comforted by her faith in her final hours. Shela had many talents and passions. She loved to dance, spending countless evenings cutting a rug at Lake Robbins and other big band attractions. She enjoyed horseback trail riding and was a remarkable seamstress and quilter. She loved preserving unforgettable moments through photos. Shela and Fred Sassatelli, her special companion, enjoyed spending time with friends for birthday club, playing cards, traveling and hosting holiday parties. She deeply loved her family and provided them a love and presence that will never fade - her legacy will live on through her everlasting influence, traditions, and cherished family memories. Survivors include Shela’s three daughters, Shelley (Phil) DeLong of Indianola, Mary (Pat) Carroll of Adel and Bobbie (Mike) Barnholdt of Atlantic; son, Mark (Teri) Williamson of Des Moines; two brothers, Bill Howard of Clear Lake and John (Coni) Curry of Massena; three sisters, Barbara Meyers of Nebraska, Marie Thayer of Ankeny and Colleen (Bob) Wilbur of Macedonia; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerry Williamson; infant grandson, Jared Williamson; two brothers, Don Curry and Bill Joe Fleming; and sister, Jayne Gallagher. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 10 at Iles Grandview Park Chapel with a 7 p.m. vigil service. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Anita. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Prairie Vista Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

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Where is Shela Mae Howard Williamson's memorial?
Shela Mae Howard Williamson's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA.
When did Shela Mae Howard Williamson death?
Shela Mae Howard Williamson death on 7 Aug 2018 in Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shela Mae Howard Williamson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4514008
Longitude: -94.7528000

Family Members:

Parent

Harley R Howard

(1910 - 1938)

Fern Sophia Anderson Curry

(1908 - 2001)

Spouse

Siblings

Billy Roy “Bill” Howard

(1934 - 2020)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4514008, -94.7528000

2. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

3. Lincoln Center Cemetery
Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742000, -94.7668000

4. Saint John's Catholic Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -94.6425018

5. Sunnyhill Cemetery
Adair, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.6402969

6. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000

7. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

8. Bowen Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

9. Grove Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

10. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Adair, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5104000, -94.6431700

11. Eureka Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

12. Saint Johns Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

13. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -94.7210999

15. Norway Center Cemetery
Norway Center, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3458000, -94.8635000

16. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

17. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

18. Franklin Lutheran Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3300018, -94.8499985

19. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

20. Canby Cemetery
Walnut Township, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4178030, -94.5658250

21. Massena Cemetery
Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2916985, -94.7583008

22. Sears Cemetery
Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3161730, -94.6345760

23. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

24. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998