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Shelia Lorraine Bennett Rexrode, 73, a resident of Durbin, entered into eternal rest Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family.
Shelia was born Saturday, Aug. 18, 1951, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Frank Bennett and Frances Hedrick Bennett.
On Friday May 15, 1970, in Monterey, Virginia, she married Charlie Allen Rexrode, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2010.
Left to cherish Shelia's memory are two daughters, Allison (Travis) Taylor of Durbin and Tara (Charles) Kirchner of Culpeper, Virginia; four grandchildren, Travis (Marka) Taylor of Durbin, Kelsi (Garrett) Taylor of Durbin and Charles and Sean Kirchner of Culpeper, Virginia; one great-granddaughter, Addison Taylor of Durbin; two sisters, Donna (Don) Nicely of Boyer and Kim (Kevin) Rugemer of Elkins; one brother, Frank (Terry) Bennett of Huttonsville; two sisters-in-law, Valinda Bennet of Frank and Jackie Hudak of Aldie Virginia; dear friend, Jean Taylor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Shelia is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Carr of Montrose; and a brother, Jim Bennett of Frank.
Shelia was a 1969 graduate of North Carroll High School in Hampstead, Maryland. She had worked as a caregiver for Home Health and as a personal caregiver for many years. She was employed at Snowshoe Resort as a reservationist for over 15 years before retiring.
Shelia loved her grandchildren more than anything. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, reading, taking walks, and spending time with her family. She was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pocahontas Senior Care, Mountain Hospice, and especially Linda Curry for providing the great care she received these past few years. Through every stage of her long battle with dementia, Shelia would always smile and be her sweet, caring, and soft-hearted self.
Shelia's request for cremation was honored. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date and at her request her ashes will be spread with her husband's ashes on Back Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 13453 Back Mt. Rd., Durbin, WV 26264.
The Randolph Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Shelia Lorraine Bennett Rexrode.
Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.