thank you papa sheard for being there for us in our time of need maude reed and family, you'll truly be missed papa sheard love katie, You have our sympathy. "My mother was an encourager who encouraged everyone to be the best they could be" and was a woman of faith who "loved the Lord tremendously" and encouraged others while displaying "no hypocrisy," he said. You Have Our Deepest Sympathy To The Sheard Family. The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard: Devoted wife, Loving Mother, The Pinnacle of a Virtuous Woman. Know that the Draper family are praying for the Sheard's. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MISS'Y SHIRLEY SHEARD, MT. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In July, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented keys to the city to him and his son recognizing their ministry work and leadership. Ms. Willie Jane Sherrod (Sheard) was born to the late Newlean Burdell Sherrod and Perry Sherrod on January 17, 1937, in Columbus, Mississippi. Willie Mae and John H. Sheard would have been married 64 years come August. The 84 year old matriarch, Willie Mae Sheard, wife of national Church of God in Christ Bishop John Henry Sheard who was also in the hospital due to coronavirus in Detroit, Michigan, was hospitalized on March 23, 2020 and placed on a ventilator. J. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. From his passionate preaching to the wise words imparted to fellow clergy in Detroit and around the world, Bishop John Henry Sheard impressed others with a kind temperament and dedication to service. Olive COGIC. His father served as the pastor of the first or mother church of COGIC, founded by Bishop Charles. "She believed in doing the right thing," said J. Sorry! Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. All Rights Reserved. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. All three states are areas where COGIC has a significant presence and COVID-19 has been rampant, Porter believes that the annual meetings COGIC holds in March for its more than 300 jurisdictions could have been partially responsible for spreading the disease. My last memories of him are of him are during the 2014 Ministers and Workers Meeting. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Everybody would come over. Bishop Sheard taught social science,had a driving school and helped prepare taxes, his son said. Thank you for your uplifting acts of kindness and overwhelming support during this challenging time. Learn more about merges. All rights reserved. Called "Willie Mae Day," the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday on the grounds of Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God in Christ, 13737 Curtis in Detroit, where her husband . Funeral Home website by. Lewis an Family. Love you Sheard family & church family. within the African American community compared to other demographics. Porter believes that the annual meetings COGIC holds in March for its more than 300 jurisdictions could have been partially responsible for spreading the disease. Family Hour 10 a.m. and Funeral 11 a.m. at Bailey Cathedral C.O.G.I.C., 7045 Curtis Ave., Detroit, MI 48221. On Saturday morning, he greeted and encouraged me like the father and giant of a man he is. Source: Srayya Lxy Smuthr / EyeEm / Getty, Wille Mae Sheard, the grandmother of legendary Gospel singer, Kierra Sheard, has passed. I'm here fighting for you as you stand with me . Voncile. After several years as associate pastor at Seth Temple COGIC, he was appointed to leadGreater Mitchellin Detroiton Jan. 1, 1982, according to the church website. Ethan B. Sheard shared the news of the couple's infection with COVID-19, writing "In the spirit of transparency and to ensure the health and well-being of our church family, I want to share that Bishop & Mrs. John Sheard have both tested positive for the presence of the COVID-19 virus. 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. Her husband, Bishop John H. Sheard, pastor of Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God in Christ in Detroit and a leader in the international denomination, is in Beaumont Hospital-Trenton, recovering from the same virus. At 17, Bishop Sheard relocated to Detroit and joined Bailey Temple COGIC. GREAT NEWS! Scott, who was a COGIC leader in Mississippi for. His kindness will never be forgotten. Death is difficult at any time, however, when you loose your spiritual leader I believe that it affect you in an unusual way. Shed do the work, but didnt have to get the credit., The Rev. Pastor Willie E. Sheard will be dearly missed. She moved to Moss Point, Mississippi, in 1974, with her son (Eddie Sherrod, Sr.) and daughter (Eva Sherrod). Please try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It has truly encouraged us all. In addition, she was big on voting, so we are glad that the NAACP will be doing voter registration and census taking as a part of the day.. Thanks for your many prayers.. We had just had a meeting in January with all of us together for our general board coming together and planning, Porter told an ABC News affiliate. The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard: Devoted wife, Loving Mother, The Pinnacle of a Virtuous Woman. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Try again. I love you much. Praying for your loss Elder Sheard was such a kind and preaching servant that enjoyed living for the Lord.. Evang. He also ischairman of the board of bishops of the Church of God in Christ. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Bishop Sheards roles also connected him with other preachers who sought his counsel for advancing spiritually and boosting their churches. "He taughtus that we have to be examples of what we teach and preach about.". To the Sheard and Mount Olive Church of God in Christ Families: We are saddened at the loss of such a great Man of God. THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Announces the Homegoing of District Missionary Annie B. Gatlin Mother of Sunday School Bishop Alton Gatlin, President COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! The virus had hit him so hard that his weight had dropped from 215 to 138 pounds. This browser does not support getting your location. Karen Clark Sheard said Mother Sheard not only cared for her when she was recovering, she filled in the gap left by the passing of her own mother, gospel pioneer Mattie Moss Clark. Porter spoke to Scott on the phone after the latter was hospitalized and said, I could tell he was having respiratory situations so I prayed for him and that was the last time I spoke with him. The church has lost leaders in New York in addition to Mississippi and Michigan. WILLIE SHEARD OBITUARY Sheard, Pastor, Administrative Assistant Willie E., Sr.; April 10, 2014; age 85. In a message to members of the church last month, J. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Mother Willie Mae Sheard. The church tweeted of Brooks, This Giant in Christendom and Elder Statesman will be missed dearly., COGIC was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. "She had come off the ventilator and was doing better, but she took a turn for the worse Saturday," said Sheard, pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. We extend our Prayers and sympathy to the Sheard and Mount Olive Church of God in Christ Families. PRAYERS AND LOVE. All rights reserved. In addition to her husband and son, Mrs. Sheard is survived by another son, Elder Ethan Sheard, a COGIC superintendent;grandchildren, music producer and songwriter J. I love you all so much!!!! John Drew Sheard (born January 1, 1959) [1] is an American pastor and minister from Detroit, Michigan, who is the current Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (known by the acronym, "COGIC"), a 6 million-member predominantly African-American Holiness Pentecostal denomination that has now grown to become one of the largest African Drew Sheard's wife, is a member of the famed The Clark Sisters gospel group. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. COGIC Mourns Passing of Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. General Board Member Prelate of the Historic Virginia Jurisdiction October 19, 1935 June 24, 2020 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! 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! Born March 27, 1937, he grew up in Mississippi and learned from his father, O.S. Both Bishop John Sheard and his wife, fondly known as Mother Sheard, are revered stalwarts and leaders in the Church of God In Christ. Drew said. COGIC Mother Wille Mae Sheard- Ministers and Workers Meeting Praise Break 2010 Ovaljean 3.58K subscribers Subscribe 38K views 13 years ago Mother Willie Mae Sheard, The wife of Bishop. Just another weblog. May God's love comfort you all. Praying for First Lady Shirley Sheard, the entire Sheard Family, & Mt. 2.2K 466 comments 458 shares Like Most relevant Kathy Nichols My condolences. His death came after he lost his wife of 64 years, Willie Mae, to COVID-19 in April 2020. # 105, Westland , MI 48186. The elder Sheard spent more than 20 years as chairman with the COGIC Board of Bishops, overseeing some 500 bishops, church officials said. Mother Sheard was longtime chairwoman of the Bishops Wives Circle, a prominent organization of the wives of pastors that helped raise scholarship money and provided other services to church members. Know that the teachings we received from our Pastor and Superintendent was not received in vain. A community service daythat includes free drive-through COVID-19 testing and voter registrationwill be held Wednesday in honor of the nationally respected religious leader Willie Mae Sheard, who died April 19 from complications of the coronavirus. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 2023 Guardian Angels Funeral Home. Enter Drew Sheard said a public service will be held at a later time once the pandemic has passed. Try again later. Advance registration for testing is preferred, though walk-ups will be allowed as time permits. ADMIN ASST WILLIE E. SHEARD WILL BE MISSED. Olive C.O.G.I.C., 436 Hawkins St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In August 1956, Bishop Sheard married the love of his life, Willie Mae Gordon, and they enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 64 years until her passing in 2020. He has been a great pastor, mentor, & friend to my entire family & mentored many friends. The love related to the residents resilience and perseverance, he said. A system error has occurred. It currently has six million members. Both Mother Sheard and her husband were vibrant, active people until struck by the virus. Ms. Willie Jane Sherrod (Sheard) was born to the late Newlean Burdell Sherrod and Perry Sherrod on January 17, 1937, in Columbus, Mississippi. Venora Holmes-Johnson. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Comfort and prayers to the family. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I will forever miss you, my dear oldest brother, Willie. Prayers, peace and comfort to the family. Mother Sheard was a stylish dresser who worked for a while as a cosmetologist, doing hair and nails. COGIC Mourns the Passing of Bishop Matthew Williams General Board MemberPrelate, Florida Southwestern Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction March 13, 1956 November 27, 2020 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. John Henry Sheard, 84,remainshospitalized but is improving, said his son. can stop at any time. Last week all eyes were on the Clark Sisters after Lifetime released the long awaited Clark Sisters Movie. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sheard, Sis. I was saddened to hear about his passing. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Sheard was a church leader in the Detroit area and her husband, Bishop John H. Sheard, is currently recovering from the virus. Welcome to the Official Church Of God In Christ, Inc Online Store Dismiss. More: Darrin Cato, Detroit Opera House security guard, lost to the coronavirus, More: Bishop C.L. SHEARD PASTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WILLIE E., SR.; April 10, 2014; age 85. She believed in telling you how it is because she wanted the best for you. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 17, 2014. Praising God for a servant who served well until the end. The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard December 9, 1935 April 19, 2020 Wife of BIHSOP JOHN SHEARD Chairman of the Board of Bishops Mother of General Board Member Bishop J. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Mrs Willie Mae Gordon Sheard I found on Findagrave.com. Israel Houghton Reveals Divorce From Wife, Accepts Blame: I Failed And Sinned In My Marriage, Community Connection Wednesday April 19th 2023, CeCe Winans To Host Generations Live! Testing permalinks by date. Love, Sis. Family members linked to this person will appear here. May God comfort and bless you and your family in your time of sorrow What a great man of God, anointed gospel preacher, and beloved encourager of the saints and supporter of the work. We have set your language to 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. I admired her sense of style and mostly her class and elegance that beamed from inside and out.. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Sheard, who was pastor of the first COGIC congregation, officials said. Obituary. Drew Sheard and Elder Ethan Sheard COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information. Mother Willie Mae Sheard passed away on April 19, at age 84. Beyond the pulpit, Bishop Sheard also was active in the city. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She is the wife of national Church of God in Christ BishopJohn Henry Sheard, a longtime pastor in Detroit. Mrs. Sheard diedSunday, April 19, 2020, in Beaumont Hospital. 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. Drew Sheard said. 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. Drew said. She moved to Moss Point, Mississippi . My prayers are with you!!! Ethan B. Sheard, who was helping to care for his mother and father, was released from Beaumont Wayne April 1 after recovering from the virus. SHEARD, WILLIE E., SR. PASTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT August 8, 1928 - April 10, 2014. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13 grandchildren. 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. Olive Church of God In Christ families my prayer is with you and for you at this time. The couples other son, the Rev. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Make us proud. She worked at Litton Shipyard, Eastlawn Elementary, and Gulf Coast Fisheries. 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. Try again later. Ms. Jane was an amazing and wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sign. Morton dies: Preacher will be missed all over the world, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Charles Williams II, pastor at Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, who leads the National Action Networks Michigan chapter. Born March 27, 1937, to the late O.S. She was known as Chook by relatives and friends. Geraldine moved to Long Beach, California in the 70's before settling in San Bernardino, California. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. to the family or plant a tree Bishop Clyde David Jones March 7, 1941 December 14, 2022 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! He will be forever in our hearts and minds. I feel blessed to have known you on earth and I am confidant we shall meet again in one of the mansions prepared for us by the FatherTo the family I pray that the peace that passes all understanding flows from God to you in this time of mourningMuch Love to you all To The Sheard family during this time of bereavement you are in my prayers. Oops, something didn't work. Supt Sheard was coming into Bailey Cathedral and he stopped to pray for one of the saints on Friday morning. That wasnt his mothers plan. "It's so unfortunate that we can't have a proper service at this time," said the bishop who added that people have been calling from around the country about this mother. "He was a go-getter. Another factor could have been that members were encouraged to attend funerals held by the church before people were aware of the seriousness of the virus. Please remember in your prayers the Entire Sheard Family during this time of bereavement. 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Ms. Jane was a spiritual woman who accepted Christ at an early age and believed in going to church. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past five years. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I had known him for my entire life. As the family mourned the passing of their matriarch, their energies turned to their father. "He always spoke about having the people that you leadbe able to depend on your word and know that when you spoke, they could trust you and could have confidence in what you said," he recalled. 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. Bishop Sheard led the Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God in Christin Detroit and was long active in the denomination. Bishop Sheard himself is recovering from the virus. The elder Heard is the longtime pastor of Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God In Christ in Detroit. He served as a police commissioner, joined the Detroit Urban League board of directors and was on acity human rights committee, according to his biography. He was so weak he couldn't move without assistance. I will truly miss this great man of God. Wille Mae Sheard, the grandmother of legendary Gospel singer, Kierra Sheard, has passed. in memory of Willie Jane Sherrod, please visit our floral store. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. He was a blessing in my family's life. Much Love!! These are persons that have given their time and talents to the church in such extensive ways.. Be comforted in Jesus name. Previously city included West Bloomfield MI. This account has been disabled. She cared for me like I was her own blood daughter.. You are in my prayers. 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. COGIC Mourns Passing of Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. COGIC Mourns the Loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard, COGIC Announces Passing of First Assistant Presiding Bishop Philip A Brooks, II, International Sunday School Department Announces Homegoing of Mother Annie Gatlin. Audiences relished his preaching, even when battling illness, Vann recalled. Ethan B. Sheard, said a day of service is a fitting tribute to his mother. Born in Detroit, Mrs. Sheard was a graduate of Cass Tech High School. Praise God for the life of a servant well lived! I know that know to be absent in the body is for Pastor Sheard to be present with the Lord that he preached about. He wanted all local churches to be strong, serve the peopleand preach the gospel, said the Rev. Heis one of the high statesmen of the church both here locally nationally and internationally, said Bishop Edgar Vann, senior pastor at Second Ebenezer Church, who knew him for more than 40 years. A private service will be heldFriday. I feel blessed and honored to have known Elder Willie E. Sheard. Sheard said his mother "was a tremendous person and a leader of leaders' wives.". Drew Sheard, was elected the presiding bishop for the Church of God. Thank you to the Sheard family for sharing such a great, gentle, wise, anointed man of God. "John 3:15Words can't express our sadness & feelings we share for Elder Sheard he was a true friend and servant of God..He will be missed..Prayers go out to his family and many friends around the world..To God be the Glory.Amen. He put everything he had into it when he got up to speak.. All three states are areas where COGIC has a significant presence and COVID-19 has been rampant, reports The Washington Post. Drew Sheard said Wednesday:"We have absolutely, absolutely have no idea whereshe could have gotten it. In addition, Bishop Sheard earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Wayne State University and was an educator in the Detroit Public Schools for many years. "She was just a positive lady," said Sheard, a general board member of the Church of God in Christ. Dont disappoint God and dont disappoint us, J. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She was a great leader in the church, but she shied away from the spotlight. He walked with kings but still had the common touch.. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13 grandchildren. After award-winning gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard was released from the hospital following life-threatening complications from surgery in 2001, her husband Bishop J. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Her son, Rev. Drew Sheard, pastor of Greater Emmanuel InstitutionalChurch of God in Christ n Detroit. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mother Willie Mae Sheard December 9, 1935 - April 19, 2020 Wife of BIHSOP JOHN SHEARD Chairman of the Board of Bishops Mother of General Board Member Bishop J. (smile) He truly loved God, his saints and the entire church and district number 11 families. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Continue to lean on the Lord who will sustain you during this difficult hour. Sister. Be encourage because God knows best and he's in a place of rest. "Ill never forget how back in 2014 when hundreds of our citys parks had been closed by the emergency manager, he stood up and told me it was unacceptable and his church was going to take care of Diack Park next to his church. Thank you for subscribing! What a voice of Power that allow God to use him. Willie Sheard was born on 12/09/1935 and is 87 years old. The sons asked for continued prayers for their father who they called their superman. The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard December 9, 1935 - April 19, 2020 Wife of BIHSOP JOHN SHEARD Chairman of the Board of Bishops Mother of General Board Member Bishop J. Make the right choice. Drew Sheard and church Supt. She said, love the Lord and do right by God. Scott, who was a COGIC leader in Mississippi for almost 50 years. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts.
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