1938 – 2014

MONMOUTH — Sheila S. Moody, 75, of Monmouth, departed Wednesday, June 25, to be with her Christian Father; she was at her home, with her devoted and loving family at her side. Sheila had courageously battled COPD for over 10 years.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1938, in Livermore Falls, to Raymond and Nadine (Pearl) Sampson. Sheila spent most of her younger years living in Fairfield. She loved riding and showing her beloved horse, Copper, and together they won the Palomino State Championship, and many ribbons and medals. Sheila graduated, with honors, from Lawrence High School in 1956, and continued her education at Thomas College, studying accounting and taxation.

During her college years, Sheila met her husband, Ronald Moody; they were married in 1959. She left college early to help Ron complete his education. For the duration of their marriage, she was a mainstay, totally devoted to supporting her husband at home and at work. Together, Ron and Sheila had three great children: Raymond Dean Moody, Tamarah A. Chick and Robert M. Moody.

Sheila worked part time in the family business, Sampson Supermarkets. When her husband was offered one of the Sampson stores after graduation, she emphatically said, “NO.” Ron and Sheila started a long career in public education that took them from Deer Isle High School to Woodland High School and finally to Monmouth Academy. Needing to supplement a teacher’s salary in the 1950s, Ron and Sheila started a tax consultant business in 1961. Together, they operated Moody’s Tax Firm in Deer Isle for more than 25 years.

She loved preparing for family gatherings and holidays. One thing was always certain: Friends and family could always count on her when in need. Sheila will always be remembered for straight answers to all situations, and being a loving and caring mother and devoted wife. Besides being a devoted, loving and supporting wife, she was adored by her three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; they called her Nana.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ron Moody, of Monmouth; her daughter and son, Tamarah Chick and husband, Randy, of Leeds and Robert Moody and his wife, Angela, of Sidney; seven grandchildren, Amanda Chick of Leeds, Kayla Denny and husband, Josiah, of Poland, Ethan Chick of Leeds, Renee and Kristy Moody of Sidney, Dr. Tiffany Brakefield of the U.S. Air Force and Roxie Bournival and her husband, Ian, of Clinton; and four great-grandchildren, Marshall, Titus, Gabe and Esther of Poland. Sheila is also survived by her faithful, loving sister, Brenda S. Martin and her husband, Bob, of Richmond, Calif.

She was predeceased by her son, Raymond Dean Moody, “R.D,” on June 15, 2011.

Her family would like to express special thanks to her friends, Carol Pettengill and Sylvia Mundorff, for their support when she needed them, and also to the hospice care nurses and especially her CNA, Doreen: You were all God-sent.

Online condolences may be shared at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.