Sheila Stilts

Sheila Stilts, age 69, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring children after a strong and admirable battle with cancer, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Overton County Health and Rehab Center. She was born on Monday, October 31, 1955, in Maryville, Tennessee, to Bonnie Kate Crabtree Garner of Greenbrier, Tennessee, and the late Alfred Eugene Garner. Sheila was a retired administrative regional manager with Heartland Dental. She was affectionally known as “Mimi” to most who knew her. She had a beautiful caring spirit that would light up any room, never met a stranger and always gave of herself selflessly. She adored her family and considered them her pride and joy. She lived a life full of love and laughter and was a constant blessing to those who knew her. She loved her Lord, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and all can rest assured of where she will spend her eternal life. She was a light in this world and had so many friends and extended family whose lives she made better. She loved you all and you know who you are. Rest easy, our sweet Mother and Mimi, we’ll all carry you with us every day. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Doug Ashburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Shane and Julianne Barrett, Trevor and Michelle Barrett; 10 grandchildren, Ashlee (Jon) Hoover, Kristin Barrett, Haleigh Barrett (Bradley Masters), Ethan Barrett (Zanell Hembree), Kylie Hansen, Katelyn Hansen, Myleigh Stover, Kanan Barrett, Lily Barrett, and Tucker Barrett; great grandchildren known as her “little loves”, Alana Jackson, Ariana Jackson, Addy Woodard, Jasper Hoover, and Aspen Hoover; sister, Beth (Greg) LaVeau; brother, Dennis Garner (Bobbie Jean Rutherford); nieces and nephew, Morgan (John) Bush, McKenzie (Eric) Clayton, Blake Garner. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Garry P. Barrett; and husband, Jeffery Stilts. The family expresses a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Tennessee Oncology and to Overton County Health and Rehab for their loving care. Her wishes of cremation and a family celebration of life gathering are being honored. Arrangements and Care provided by D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc., 205 East Cleveland Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee 38574, Phone, 931.839.2311.

Sheila Stilts

October 31, 1955 - February 8, 2025