Sheila Kay Baker Leffingwell
July 12, 1945 – April 10, 2026
ZEBULON – Sheila Kay Leffingwell, 80, leaves a legacy of faith, love and strength as she passes on from this life in anticipation of finally being in the presence of her Savior.
Sheila was born in Wake Co. to the late Wallace Baker & Melba Duke Perry. Professionally, she worked for the state of NC as a telecommunications operator. Sheila was a well-loved member of her community as well as an active member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. She had a heart of gold and loved to give advice to those in need. She was a firm believer that her faith is what kept her grounded through the years. She loved her family and friends, all of which loved her the same. Her beautiful smile and love for the Lord truly defined her and she will be missed beyond what any words could ever express.
Funeral service will be at 3:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Union Chapel Baptist Church located at 2437 Zebulon Rd., Zebulon NC with visitation from 1:30pm to 3:00pm prior to service.
Sheila is survived by her loving husband, Johnny Leffingwell; her children, Brian Leffingwell (Jennifer), Alissa Burnett and John Leffingwell (Becky); her grandchildren, Alexandrea Leffingwell, Madeline O’Connell (Thaddeus), Anna Leffingwell, Dusten Burnett, Tyler Burnett, Samantha Burnett, Reese Leffingwell, Ryder Leffingwell, and Ivy Leffingwell; her sister, Shirley Williams (Carl); her uncle, Durwood Baker (Myrtis) and her aunt, Betty Turner (Bill), and many nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions can be made to Union Chapel Baptist Church.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Oh the sadness yet the memories flood my heart and mind. She was a pistol yet a sweet loving sort as her parents ijfluenced her to be. I liked her friskyness. My sister and I made friends with Kaye and Shirley❤️ as they came with their father to minister to Staley Baptist Church. It waz a time that warms my heart when I think of it. Years pass on, love does not.
Wednesday night church service will never be the same again. I am so thankful for the memories we made. I will never get my nails done without the memory of you. I love you and will see you again. My love, hugs and prayers to all of your family..
Kay was well thought of as an employee and Friend,She cared about others and always went out of her way to help them she was always the first to volunteer and always made sure things were done correctly. I valued her friendship more than anything and was always tickled to talk with and spend time with her. She and her friendship will be missed
I enjoyed talking with her, she was a sweet soul and will be missed.
🙏🏼 for the family..
Prayers and condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry to hear this about Kay! My prayers go out to Johnny and her family,just try to remember all the great memories you all had together with her!
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