Sheila Hurt

Sheila Hurt born in Decatur, Illinois to Philip and Frances Pettyjohn. Sheila had a busy childhood as her parents moved across the country for different jobs throughout her early years. She had a chance to see many sights, meeting many people on her travels and making friends along her journey.

Early childhood in Decatur, Illinois, Denver Colorado, California, Seattle, Washington, Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama.

While in high school a high school crush wrote a song named "Sheila"about her and it received radio airplay for it being a catchy tune.

Sheila had many jobs throughout her life. In her early career she worked in hospitality for a ritzy hotel in Birmingham, Alabama where she would regularly see and talk with the University of Alabama legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and many of the Alabama football team players.

In her main career years she worked for SouthTrust bank and towards the end of her career she worked for Jack Henry financial services where she had the opportunity to travel around the country once more; helping banks, credit unions and other institutions with their financial needs.

She loved her family and friends and looked forward to every opportunity to visit with them. She enjoyed shopping, looking for unique items while browsing a stores collection. She enjoyed dining out and trying different restaurants and menu items. She was an avid sports enthusiast always rooting on the University of Alabama football program and teams, and ending most conversations with Roll Tide!

She enjoyed traveling especially trips to the Gulf Shore, Hawaii, and a European tour visiting Brussels Belgium, Germany, and London, England.

She adored her family Jim Hurt her husband and their two sons Lee Hurt and Paul Hurt.

She had a big heart, always trying to help people. She also took care of and adopted many animals throughout her life. She always had cats or dogs in the household, sometimes both at the same time.

Sheila had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. She regularly attended and was a longtime member of the Lakewood Baptist Church. She sang in the choir and looked forward to participating in the special functions including the holiday celebrations.

In retirement she spent time with friends and family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and trying out new recipes. She also volunteered to transport people to and from their medical appointments. Sometimes spending most of the day waiting in her vehicle or in waiting rooms for the patient to complete their medical care.

Sheila was an optimistic person always looking on the positive side. She was a bright spirit and she will be dearly missed.