Georgia Ann Sheldon

Georgia Ann Sheldon, 85, of Remington, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East surrounded by her family. She was born April 14, 1939 in Rensselaer to the late Fred M. and Helen E. (Seible) Wilkens. Georgia was a 1957 graduate of Rensselaer Central High School.

Her marriage of 59 years was to William J. Sheldon Jr. on February 22, 1959 in St. Luke Lutheran Church of Rensselaer. Bill preceded her in death on December 5, 2018.

Georgia was a member of the Remington United Methodist Church, Methodist Women’s Circle, Lafayette Great Banquet, Jasper County 4-H Council, Jasper County Fair Board, 10 year 4-H member, Young Farmers and Rural Youth, and Jasper County Home Ec. Club. She was very active in her children’s 4-H club and FFA chapter.  She is believed to be the first female drummer in Rensselaer Central Schools.

She enjoyed spending time cooking, sewing, crafting, gardening, collecting antiques and helping Bill cook pork chops and pork burgers for several organizations and activities. Georgia loved to watch her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in their sports, FFA and 4-H activities along with spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Ronald (Vanessa) Sheldon of Remington, Paul (Mary) Sheldon of Fair Oaks, and Suzanne (Kurt) Nagel of Rensselaer. Daughter-in-law, Rena Sheldon of Martinsville. Grandchildren, Jessica Schleman (husband: Nathan), Hannah Butler (husband: Ryan), Jocque Sheldon (wife: Kasey), Grant Sheldon, Addison Sheldon (wife: Kelly), Amara Blake (husband: Jay), Micaela Musser (husband: Kaden), Kizer Sheldon, Joy Gentry (husband: Tyler), Benjamin Sheldon, Clayton Nagel (wife: Trisha), Trent Nagel (wife: Lauren), Kaitlan Nagel, Jerrett Nagel (fiancé: Hailey), and 18 great-grandchildren. Georgia is also survived by her sister, Donna (John) Hefner of Indianapolis and sister-in-law, Edith Nelson of Kentland.

Preceding her in death along with her husband Bill are her parents Fred and Helen Wilkens, a son, Donald Sheldon; Shirley (Wilkens) Elston (sister) and Gage David Sheldon (great-grandson).

Friends may call from 4-8 PM (EST) Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Remington United Methodist Church. Funeral Service 11 AM (EST) Tuesday, July 16, 2024 also at Remington United Methodist Church. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking that memorial contributions may be made to the Remington United Methodist Church or the family for a future 4-H Memorial.