Sheila G Hilbeck's Obituary
Sheila G. Meneely Hilbeck, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Lewes De. on Sunday January 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sheila was born on August 2, 1935, to Ernest Meneely and Mabel Quick Meneely in Philadelphia Pa. While attending high school in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Sheila met her loving husband of 70 years, John (Jack) Edward Hilbeck.
In addition to her parents, Shelia is predeceased by her brother Ernest Meneely and her sister Patricia (Meneely) Gildner. Left to cherish Sheila’s memory are her husband Jack, son Kenneth, (Mary Anne), daughter Melanie Redmond (Dennis), daughter Patricia, (William) Thatcher, and son David Hilbeck (Denise), along with 8 grandchildren: Jason (Holly), Katie (David), Michelle (Breck), Melissa (Kal), Jennifer (Matthew), Adam (Jessica), Alex and Jonathan, as well as, 8 great- grandchildren.
Over the years, Sheila became an avid tennis player and golfer, playing both sports well into her 70s. Socially, Sheila enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle with friends as well as traveling with her husband and many friends to various golf destinations around the country. In the last years of her life, Sheila enjoyed the company of her great grandchildren and watching their many antics.
The family would like to thank the hospice personnel provided by Accent Care for the excellent services they provided to make Sheila’s last days at home comfortable for her and her family.
A celebration of life will be held on March 9,2024, 11am at Conleys United Methodist Church, 33106 Jolyn`s Way Lewes, De. 19958.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Sheila’s name to Beebe Hospital 424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958.for the compassionate care they provided for her in the latter stages of her life.
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