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Shelia Ann Battle

Shelia Ann Battle, 58 of 377 New Jerusalem Church Road, Forest City, NC, she was daughter of the late Early Battle Sr and the late Reverend Elizabeth Thompson Battle. Shelia departed her life on June 16, 2021 and answered the Master's call.

Born in Cleveland County, NC, Shelia attended Crest High School, she worked at Cones Mills in Cliffside, NC for 20 years, and Magnolia Finishing Plant in Blacksburg, SC for 15 years. Sheila was a faithful member of Mikes Creek Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Miller mixed choir, the usher board, and the Mikes Creek mixed choir until her health began to fail.

She was preceded in death by three sisters: Odessa Taylor, Matilda Battle, and Lizzie McDowell, five brothers: John Joseph, Danny Jerome, Robert Lee, Early Jr, and James Willis Battle, and three sisters-in-law: Miriam Battle, Patricia Battle, and Carrie Thomas Battle.

She leaves to cherish fond memories two brothers: Mr. Eddie Battle (Mary) of Atlanta Georgia and Mr. Christopher Norris of Gaffney, two sisters: Mrs. Christine Norris (Edward) of Mooresboro, N.C and Mrs. Maria Jackson (Terry) of Forest City, NC, two sisters-in-law: Wilma Norris and Marnitta Jackson, brother-in-law, Mr. William McDowell of Shelby, NC, A special niece she was raised as her child, Ms. Aleisha Battle (Jeff) of Forest City, five special nephews: Mr. Everett Norris of the home, Mr. Tavares (Gabriel) Norris of Raleigh, NC, Mr. Patrick (Shae) Norris of Gaffney, SC, Mr. Joshua (Deidre) McDowell of Mooresboro, NC, and Mr. Patrick Rainey of Gaffney, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A public visitation will be held on Monday, June 21st, 2021, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Gordon Mortuary of Gaffney. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at at Mikes Creek Baptist Church, 1317 Ellis Ferry Rd Gaffney, SC 29341. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will be at the home of Christine Norris, 2404 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.

The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Battle family.


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