Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Morton dies: Preacher will be missed all over the world, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sheard, Sis. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Know that the teachings we received from our Pastor and Superintendent was not received in vain. They had parents, he recalled. To register for testing, call either Authority Health at 313-824-1000 or Central Integrated Health at 833-360-2684. The elder Sheard spent more than 20 years as chairman with the COGIC Board of Bishops, overseeing some 500 bishops, church officials said. Thank you to the Sheard family for sharing such a great, gentle, wise, anointed man of God. The sons asked for continued prayers for their father who they called their superman. Please keep his memories close in your hearts, and remember the things he preached and taught you. Thanks for your many prayers." Ms. Jane leaves her loving memories and legacy to her daughter, Eva (James Sr.) Grady; grandchildren, Donna Sherrod Grady, James Grady, Jr., Kesha (Derrick) Mclaurin, KaSandra Sherrod, Eddie (Xavier) Sherrod, Jr., and Dwayne (Kathy) Howard; three nieces, Angela Williams, Mary Ann (Eddie) Williams, and Patricia (Garlin) Robinson; two nephews, W.C. Talley and Terry Lewis; daughter-in-law, Helen Sherrod; and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends who loved her dearly. Love you Sheard family & church family. All rights reserved. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. View all 961 comments Add a comment. Drew said. She was chairman of the BishopsWives for the Church of God In Christ. We was deeply sadden to hear of the home going of a giant in Christian living for he has touch many lives and will be greatly miss our prayers are with you. However, please look to the hills for where your help come from. Willie Mae Sheard, prominent in Detroit's religious community, dies Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13. 4 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been shared with support of Willie's family -. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Saturday will a blessed celebration to a great kind-hearted loving man. Mother Willie Mae Sheard Tribute ( short video) REST IN HEAVEN sistasofgospel (ONLY CHANNEL) 70.4K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K Share 40K views 2 years ago #karenclarksheard #kierrasheard. The 84 year old matriarch, Willie Mae Sheard, wife of national Church of [] "He was a go-getter. His death came after he lost his wife of 64 years, Willie Mae, to COVID-19 in April 2020. Her son, Rev. Sheard, 85, who pastored the Greater Mitchell Church of God in Christ on Detroit's northwest side, died on Nov. 11, almost 18 months after the passing of his wife of 64 years, the revered Mother. Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush General Board Member, Emeritus Prelate, Louisiana First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Emeritus May 7, 1930 December 19, 2021 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! She was joined in eternal rest by her mother, Newlean Sherrod; father, Perry Sherrod; son, Eddie Sherrod, Sr.; grandchild, Roshonda Scruggs; and great-grandchild, Malik Sherrod. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Under his guidance, membership grew enough to requiremoving to other buildings, the site reported. Administrative Assistant Willie Sheard, you ran the race and finished the course.. My family would like to say thank you for the legacy all the words of wisdom and a solid foundation that was set @ Mt Olive for over 30yrs. A private service will be heldFriday. Clark said Mother Sheard was a great cook, and she and her daughter, gospel singer Kierra Kiki Sheard, not only learned how to do some of her much-loved dishes, like candied yams and macaroni and cheese, they made YouTube videos demonstrating the skill. Make sure that the file is a photo. Willie Sheard Obituary (2014) - Detroit, MI - Heritage Newspapers I know that know to be absent in the body is for Pastor Sheard to be present with the Lord that he preached about. Make us proud. Facebook Drew Sheard, took to Instagram to share the news late Sunday night, with the caption, My dear Mother has gone to be with the Lord. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Church Of God In Christ, Inc. 2015-23. A Tribute to Bishop James L. Whitehead, Jr. from Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr. COGIC Mourns the Passing of Bishop Clyde David Jones, Final Arrangements for Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, COGIC Mourns the Passing of Bishop Matthew Williams. Published by The Detroit News on Apr. Hundreds of younger people referred to her as Mother and called their father, Dad, which didnt always sit well with Ethan, the younger brother, when they were growing up. willie mae sheard obituary Dont disappoint God and dont disappoint us, J. I had known him for my entire life. May you find comfort in knowing Elder Sheard labored faithfully in the vineyard and God is going to give him a Crown!!!