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Sheila A. <I>Jeter</I> Johnson

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Sheila A. Jeter Johnson

Birth
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death
12 Jan 2021 (aged 68)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial
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Sheila A. Jeter Johnson, 68, of Indianapolis passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born March 4, 1952 in Indianapolis to parents Linzie and Helen Jeter. She completed her elementary and middle school education at St. Bridget's Catholic School. Sheila made the self-described difficult transition to Shortridge High School, where she graduated in 1971. Sheila furthered her education by attending IUPUI and later graduated from Martin University. Sheila had a lengthy career working for General Motors. In 1993, she transferred to the Janesville, WI plant, but chose to reside in Rockford, IL. Sheila retired in 1997.

She married Lawrence Johnson on April 20, 1980. They later dissolved this union but subsequently reconnected and remarried in June of 1992. They remained married until his death on July 5, 2011. To be closer to family and friends, Sheila moved back to Indianapolis in 2013. She enjoyed singing, reading and writing poetry. she also enjoyed several years as an avid motorcycle owner and rider.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and brother, Eddie Jeter Sr., Survivors include daughter Shelette Veal; grandson, Evan Veal, nephews, Eddie Jeter Jr. and Desmond Jeter; aunts, Mary V. Beck and Lavada Newsom; former son-in-law Keith Veal, as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Visitation without viewing will be held January 21, 2021 from 11 am to 12 pm at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel. Services will be private.
Sheila A. Jeter Johnson, 68, of Indianapolis passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born March 4, 1952 in Indianapolis to parents Linzie and Helen Jeter. She completed her elementary and middle school education at St. Bridget's Catholic School. Sheila made the self-described difficult transition to Shortridge High School, where she graduated in 1971. Sheila furthered her education by attending IUPUI and later graduated from Martin University. Sheila had a lengthy career working for General Motors. In 1993, she transferred to the Janesville, WI plant, but chose to reside in Rockford, IL. Sheila retired in 1997.

She married Lawrence Johnson on April 20, 1980. They later dissolved this union but subsequently reconnected and remarried in June of 1992. They remained married until his death on July 5, 2011. To be closer to family and friends, Sheila moved back to Indianapolis in 2013. She enjoyed singing, reading and writing poetry. she also enjoyed several years as an avid motorcycle owner and rider.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and brother, Eddie Jeter Sr., Survivors include daughter Shelette Veal; grandson, Evan Veal, nephews, Eddie Jeter Jr. and Desmond Jeter; aunts, Mary V. Beck and Lavada Newsom; former son-in-law Keith Veal, as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Visitation without viewing will be held January 21, 2021 from 11 am to 12 pm at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel. Services will be private.

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