Sheila Lynn Bowden, 49, passed away November 19, 2013. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late James Howard and Esther Rhodes Bowden. She formerly worked as a home health care nurse. She is survived by her loving companion of 25 years, Jimmy Mathias; daughter, Briana Nicole Mathias; son, Dylan James Mathias; sisters, Betty B. Davidson and Nelda B. Nowell. She was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Steele Bowden.

A celebration of Sheila's life will be held Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at the Isle of Wight Ruritan Club, 17011 Courthouse Hwy., Windsor, VA 23487. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.