Sheila Mae Smalls
7/2/1953 - 5/7/2025
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Obituary For Sheila Mae Smalls
Sheila Alston Smalls was born on July 2, 1953 in North Charleston, SC to Beulah Hilton Alston and Henry Lee Alston. She was the third of ten children. She was educated in the Charleston County Public School System at Liberty Hill Elementary and Bonds-Wilson High School, where she gradated in 1972.
Upon graduation Sheila enlisted in the Army (WAC) Woman Army Corp and served for two years as a medic. She later attended El Dorado College in West Covina, CA and obtained an Associate Degree in Business Management.
Sheila was employed with the Department of Defense for 20 years before relocating back to South Carolina. She was also employed with Sr. Francis Hospital prior to working with Veteran Affairs.
Sheila was baptized at an early age and enjoyed going to church.
On December 24, 1977 Sheila was united in holy matrimony to Melvin Smalls. To this union they were blessed with two children and was married for 44 years.
Sheila lived her life to the fullest. She loved traveling, shopping and spending tome with her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and frequent trip to Hobby Lobby.
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Sheila was called home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Smalls, Sr.
Sheila leaves to cherish her memories her children; Dominica Smalls and Melvin Smalls, Jr. (Elaine Maestas), her siblings; Carolyn Hilton, Linda Wright (Leon), Tanga Alston, Kim Craven, Donald Alston (Arleen), Henry L. Alston, Jr. (Sylvia), Eric B. Alston, Kevin K. and Alston (Anne), her grandchildren; Wy’Neisha Smalls, Jai’Jack and Me’Khai Smalls
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM, Jerusalem Baptist Church (North Charleston)
INTERMENT
Private
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Funeral Service
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
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06/30/2025
I am just finding out about our Sheila and I am so sad. Thanks to her niece Marshe who reached out to me. Sheila and I worked at the VA and she left Charleston but when she returned to the area, she made sure to reach out to me. What an awesome woman who I loved!! I will never forget her. When I lost my daughter, while working with her, she made sure to reach out to me with compassion! Oh my, I am so sad and please know that you all have my most heartfelt sympathy.
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05/15/2025
To my Alston family: May the memories of Sheila give you comfort during this time of bereavement. I will always remember her painted on smile and talks about work and travel. Deepest sympathy from Arleen Boyd-Alston and the entire Boyd family. May God continue to bless you all.
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05/14/2025
May my cousin rest in Peace! From the Green family.
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05/13/2025
Our deepest sympathies to the Alston Family. Continuous Prayers for you 🌺 From: Kim, Florence and Vincent Robertson 🌺
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05/13/2025
On behalf of The Barnwell Family, we send our heartfelt condolences to Donald and the entire Alston family on the lost of their beautiful sister Shelia Smalls. May she rest in peace.
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05/13/2025
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Shelia. The Wright Family
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