Sheila (Chip) Marie Stica, age 68,
of Apollo Beach, FL passed away on December 3, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter
and son-in law, Christina and Thomas Nelson, Jr.,
and two grandchildren, Madison and Brody.
Siblings, Kenneth (Linda) Stica, Sandra (Roy) Studer
and Scott (Christine) Stica, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Born in Johnson City, NY, the daughter of the
late Stanley and Lena Stica, she was a
graduate of Union-Endicott High School ('67)
and Harper Method School of Cosmetology ('68).
Sheila was a small business owner for many years
and then worked in several different capacities
in the insurance industry. Sheila retired in 2012
from Sweetbay Supermarkets Pharmacy
Department as an administrator.

Always a strong-willed and independent woman,
Sheila fulfilled her dream of moving to Florida in 2003.
She quickly established a large network of
friends and loved the Florida lifestyle.

Sheila spent her retirement as a nanny to
her beloved grandchildren, Madison and Brody.
She enjoyed every moment of teaching and playing with them.

She was known for her generosity and sense of humor,
had fun no matter what she did, and was always up for an adventure.
Some of her favorite pastimes were traveling,
going to the movies, puzzling, and
most importantly, shopping.

Sheila was a loving daughter, mother, grammy, sister,
and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She truly lived the mantra "live, laugh, love".
She lived intentionally, laughed often,
and loved unconditionally.

At Sheila's request,
there will be no services.
Her family will have a private
celebration of her life at their convenience.



Donations may be made in her memory to
The Benjamin Gilkey Fund for
Innovative Pediatric Cancer Research: https://giveto.hopkinsallchildrens.org/benjamingilkeyfund