It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Violet Rowell Sheffield of Fort Meade, Florida, who passed away at the age of 96, on May 17, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Chester A. Rowell and Maggie Thomas Rowell; her husband Carlos "Cobb" Sheffield; and her siblings, Jake, Opal, Ruby, Evelyn and Betty Nell.

She is survived by : her son John Sheffield (Suzette) of Chicora, FL; her sisters, Joan Stanford (Orland), Bay Springs and Sandra Manley of Bartow, FL; her brother-in-law Paul J. Sheffield (June); her grandchildren, Chet Sheffield (Danielle), Patrick Sheffield and Maggie Code (Jordan); and her great grandchildren, Violet, Caleb and Mason.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may make contributions to the Fort Meade Meade Historical Society, P.O. Box 1021, Fort Meade, FL 33841 or to the First Church of God, 215 S. Perry Ave., Fort Meade, FL 33841.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hancock Funeral Home - Fort Meade