Elizabeth Juanita “Nita” Sheffield

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth Juanita “Nita” Sheffield, 84, passed away on April 24, 2012, in Century.

Mrs. Sheffield was a native and life long resident of Flomaton. When she was young she loved movies, music and friends; she was an avid, award-winning roller skater.  She was member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Sheffield was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Daisy Ellis Sr.; brothers, Robert E. Ellis Jr. and Charles V. Ellis;  and husband James Grady Curenton Sr.

She is survived by son, James Grady (Chery) Curenton of Montrose, AL; daughter, Sharon (Donny) Marshall of Flomaton; two grandchildren, Samantha Tullis Hanks of Flomaton and Jessica M. Curenton of Daphne; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Hanks, Dalton Hanks and Destiny Hanks.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2012,  at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Keese officiating.

Burial will followed at Green Acres Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Steve Stanton, Matt Hanks, Larry Zangas, Mitchel Norman, William Reaves and Larry White.

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2 Responses to “Elizabeth Juanita “Nita” Sheffield”

  1. Tony Powell on May 3rd, 2012 5:17 am

    Jimmy and Sharon, I was very sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very sweet woman. I really thought alot of your mom and dad and having known them in my youth has given me fond memories.

  2. Faye Gandy on May 2nd, 2012 8:41 pm

    So sorry We didnot know she passed Mother sure loved her. Faye@John

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