Vera Lucille (Byers) Sheets

Vera Lucille Sheets, age 84 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  Vera was born January 4, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Lester and Laura (Scott) Byers.

Surviving are her sons Dan (Cherie) Sheets Jr. and Timothy Sheets, both of Mishawaka, and her grandchildren Michael Sheets, Jessica Sheets and Rhandi Savco.  Surviving as well are 10 great grandchildren.  Her husband of 58 years, Daniel Sheets Sr. preceded her in death on March 27, 2014.

Vera will be laid to rest beside her husband Dan Sr. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date. Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home (formerly Goethals and Wells) has been entrusted with her care.

Vera spent many years as a waitress in the Michiana area.  In her spare time, she loved to read, work in her flower gardens, attend events at the Moose Lodge, and fish on the river with her husband.  She also loved spending the holidays with her family.

She was a wonderful cook and will be remembered by her family for her famous homemade noodles. She was everyone’s “Grandma” and was loved by many.

In her memory, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.  To light a virtual candle, share a story of Vera’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.