Sheila Yolinda Kirkley

Sheila Yolinda Kirkley was born on May 18, 1961, to the late Floyd Peters and Josephine Brown.  She gained her wings on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, following a brief illness.

Sheila attended Jacksonville High School and upon graduating she enlisted in the U.S. Army, where she reached the highest enlisted rank of E-7, Sergeant First Class, She loved the military and the adventures it gave her.  A short time after retiring she moved to Fayetteville, NC and quickly became a pillar of the community.  She served as the Neighborhood Watch Commander and she loved our community and its people.  She never met a stranger.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her beloved son Richard Mott, Jr.  Siblings:  Lolita Peters of Jacksonville, NC, Gloria Graham (Dennis) of Atlanta, GA.  Becky Williams and Rickie Newsome (Ernetta) both of Jacksonville, NC., Sheree Newsome of Charlotte, NC, Mickey Newsome and Dennis Newsome (Nerissa) both of Jacksonville, NC and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12 noon at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”                   Romans 8:38-39

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

Online condolences may be made at www.Jerniganwarren.com

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