Sheila R. Tisdale, 49, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 11, 2017.
Born in New Haven, Feb. 11, 1968, she was a daughter of Ruth Smith Keene Mose and George H. Tisdale (Fannie Mae). Sheila was previously employed as a correctional officer by the state of Connecticut.
In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish loving and lasting memories, a son, Tyzchell Tisdale; grandsons, Keon and Tayvon Tisdale; granddaughters, Nevaeh and Sinah Tisdale. brothers, George A. (Monique), Herbert (Valencia) and Benjamin Tisdale, Anthony McBride, Delvin and Keith Keene, Sean Ingram; sisters, Patrice Tisdale-Vessells (Richard), Doreen, Cheryl and Annette Tisdale, Veronica Tisdale-Otamere (Egbon) and Kendra Keene; step brothers John, Joseph, Freddie, David Newton (Delores); stepsisters Rosie and Michelle Newton; special cousins, Antoine Scott, John Smith, Michelle Montiero, Pauletta Sewefi and Pamela Downing; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her stepfather Dennis Keene who raised her; stepfather, Abraham Mose; stepsisters Jannie and Ernestine Newton.
A celebration of Sheila’s life and legacy will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ, 285 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at curvinkcouncil.com
