Sheila C. Thornell

Sheila C. Thornell, 56, of Sallisaw, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1960 in Tulsa, OK to Amos and Patricia (Coday) Johnson.Sheila was a graduate of Sallisaw High School, she and Lee Thornell were married on January 21, 1982 in Poteau. She was a member of Trinity Holiness Church. She was the strength, security and safe haven for her family.Sheila is survived by her husband-Lee, daughter and son-in-law; Kristy Shaylyn Stratton and J.R., Parents; Amos and Patricia Johnson. 3 Sisters; Tresa Johnson, Beverly Sizemore and Amie Johnson. Brother-Jimmy Johnson all of Sallisaw. 2 grandchildren; Addi Grace Shofner and Aspen Paige Stratton and many special nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2017 at Forever Memories Funeral Services. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Faith Assembly of God Church of Sallisaw with Bro. Johnny Watkins and Bro. Roger Gavit officiating. Burial will follow in the Sallisaw City Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be; Jerry Thornell, Marlin Thornell, Jackie Phillips, Joe Johnson, Josh Meredith and Wayne Brown. Honorary Bearers will be; Alan Sizemore, Derek Sizemore, Cody Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Kevin Fair and James Thornell.