Mrs. Sheila A Claypoole

Sheila Ann Claypoole, 76, passed away on January 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, after a long battle with dementia. Sheila was a loving, caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She always had a positive attitude and set an example for all who knew her. In her final days, she was surrounded by family and the loving staff of The Courtyard at Bellevue Memory Care Center, who will miss her dearly. Sheila was born in Farmington, West Virginia, on September 12, 1946. She lived and worked in Fairmont, WV, for many years until she married her husband of 20 years, George Claypoole. They later relocated to Delaware, Pennsylvania, and, ultimately, settled in New Martinsville, WV. Sheila is survived by her only child, Brian Tristani of Green Bay, WI; her sister, Diana Sabo-Huggins of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; her three granddaughters (Abby, Anna, and Ella Tristani); her niece (Natalie Kirkland); 4 step-children (David, Jesse, Dana, and Jennifer); and eight step-grandchildren (Joe, Isabelle, Ike, Emily, Katherine, Olivia, Grace, Chafen). Sheila was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Claypoole, in 2008; her step-grandson, Max Bacon, in 2010; her daughter-in-law, Gina Tristani, in 2016; and her brother, Brad Sabo, in 2022. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of the facilities where Sheila lived and received care since 2018, along with the caregivers of ProMedica Hospice in the most recent months. In addition, genuine gratitude is expressed to the many family members and friends who gave Sheila special attention while she lived in Green Bay. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sheila's life at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, February 3. The visitation will be at 2:00 pm, followed by Mass at 3 pm. The burial will occur in spring at Riverview Cemetery in Moundsville, WV, where she will be laid to rest alongside her mother, Freda, and her brother, Brad. The family has requested that, instead of sending flowers or gifts, donations be made in support of dementia research. They have created a tribute fund in Sheila's name that can be accessed using the following link: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=790105

Mrs. Sheila A Claypoole

September 12, 1946 - January 29, 2023