Memorial

Carol H. Sheets, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. A private graveside service will take place at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Carol was born on October 28, 1930 in Cedar Rapids; the daughter of Clifford and Jennie (Castle) Shannon. Carol was united in marriage to LaVern Sheets on August 13, 1949. She worked as a lab technician for National Oats/Ralston until retiring in the mid 1990’s. While there, she was recognized by the Red Cross for saving a man’s life from electrocution. Carol was a past member of the SHHH, BPW, Eastern IA Bonsai Society, and the Good Earth Garden Club of C.R.

Carol was an intelligent and caring person, and a lifelong learner. She enjoyed learning new things, including handwriting analysis, gardening techniques, and new cooking recipes. She was an avid reader, usually reading several books at a time. Carol had a special love of plants, creating beauty in her home and gardens. She also maintained an interest in others, even though a severe hearing loss made it difficult to communicate. 

Carol is survived by her children, Diana (Edward) Davis of Silver Springs, MD, Dale Sheets (Joanne Vest) of Cedar Rapids, Ia, and Clifford Sheets (Catherine Metsch) of Clancey, MT; and grandchildren, Hannah Davis and Melissa Davis of Maryland. 

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LaVern; and sister, Donna (Carl) Antone. 

A special thank you to the staff of Home Instead Senior Care, MeadowView Memory Care Village, and West Ridge Care Center for their care and support of Carol for the last several years. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Good Earth Garden Club. 

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.