Sheila Kay Woodzell

Sheila Shipp Woodzell, a beloved wife, devoted friend, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. Sheila was preceded in death by Carey Curtis Shipp and Jean Watson Shipp.

Born and raised in Fluvanna, Virginia, Sheila Shipp Woodzell relocated to Charlottesville in 1963 and graduated from Lane High School in 1965.

Sheila moved to Florida in 1980, where she worked for the Tropicana Company. She dedicated many years of her life to her work before retiring and returning to Charlottesville, where she began a new chapter, marrying Norris Woodzell. Together, Sheila and Norris shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventures. The couple enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, and making memories that would last a lifetime. Sheila especially enjoyed visiting her friends in Florida, and they would travel there as often as they could.

Sheila found happiness in the simple joys of life. Her Sundays were sacred, as she faithfully attended Baptist church services, finding solace and inspiration in faith.

Sheila’s generosity, kindness, and sense of humor touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion that will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Norris Woodzell of Crozet, son Christopher Dwayne Davis (Tracey) of Lake Monticello, daughter Tara Katherine Mielish of Crozet, grandson Ryan Davis of Lynchburg, step-daughters Molly May of Waynesboro, Casey Woodzell of Fluvanna, Sarah Burruss of Charlottesville, sister Jean-Marie Shipp Seal of Crozet, nephew Stacy Roach of Falls Church, niece Kerri Roach of Crozet, great nephew Jackson Roach of Falls Church and her beloved cat “Puss” along with many cousins.

The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA at noon on January 25th, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Hospice of the Piedmont, in honor of Sheila’s generous spirit