Mrs. Sheila Jo Stawicki

Sheila Jo Stawicki Obituary October 8, 1957 - April 12, 2024 Sheila Stawicki, 66, of Limrock, died April 12, 2024 at Highlands Medical Center after a long struggle with multiple medical conditions. Sheila was born on October 8, 1957 in Waterloo, Iowa and adopted by her grandparents, Walter and Alice Warner. She met James Stawicki when he moved next door in 1977, and they married in 1979. They had 4 children - Melissa, Justin, Jacob, (stillborn twins) and Sarah. She was an Army wife for 15 years, so they lived in several places, including Iowa, Germany, Wisconsin, Kansas, Germany, finally settling in Alabama. She worked at Liberty National for several years, where she met some of her closest friends. She later got a job as a dispatcher for the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, later transferring to Jackson County 911. She often described dispatching as her dream job. She loved it until she retired in 2020. She also volunteered for several years as a CAJA (Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate). It was a tough job, but she was proud to provide a voice for children that needed it. She also volunteered as an EMT for the Limrock Aspel Fire Department for many years. She loved it, and only quit when her own health issues made it difficult. Sheila had 4 grandkids - Abigail, Natalie, Seth and Isaac. She loved them, and was very proud of them. She talked about them to everyone she knew. Even in the years when it became harder for her to get around, she still went to all of their events that she could. She was always excited to see them. She also loved her dog, Toby Keith Stawicki. Toby did a great job keeping her company and she cared about him deeply. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Alice Warner, Husband James Stawicki, Sons Justin and Jacob Stawicki, Daughter Melissa Swinford, along with several close friends. She is survived by her daughter Sarah (Patrick) Jones, and grandkids Abigail, Natalie, Seth, and Isaac. She will be remembered by most for her laughter, her kindness, her crazy t-shirts, and her endless supply of elephant jokes. She will always be remembered by her daughter for the love she showed. Even in tough times, she never had to question the love her mom had for her. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 with Elder Darrel Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Scottsboro Funeral Home. Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home