Shelia Clevinger Lease, 55, of Hanover, loving wife of Stephen M. Lease, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home.
Born on Tuesday, November 21, 1967 in Grundy, VA, she was a daughter of James Clevinger of Vansant, VA and the late Violet Looney Clevinger. Shelia thoroughly enjoyed working as a dental assistant for many years and was a member of LCBC Hanover. Gifted with her hands, she took great pleasure in crafting, decorating and drawing. Shelia will be remembered as a loving person with a big heart who cared and prayed for many people.
In addition to her father and husband of 23 years, she is survived by two sons, Noah M. and Joshua R. Lease, both of Hanover; a sister, Peggy Clevinger and her husband, Doug, of Grundy, VA; two brothers, David Clevinger of Grundy and James Clevinger and his wife, Crystal, of Lamar, PA; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2023 at Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc., 311 Broadway in Hanover with The Rev. Steve Messick officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Harman Memorial Baptist Church, 4321 Bull Creek Road in Grundy, VA with The Rev. Shea Shrader officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. by visiting NationalBreastCancer.org