Sheila McMorris Shaeffer

Sheila McMorris Shaeffer passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, in Baton Rouge at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice at the age of 76. She was a resident and native of Denham Springs.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, Denham Springson Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until religious services at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Dr. Leo Miller and Deacon Scott Jones of First Baptist Church, Denham Springs. Burial will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Park.

Sheila was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her devotion and caring for others in their time of need was experienced by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, Charles E. (Chuck) Shaeffer, Jr. (April); her daughter, Angela Shaeffer Singleton (Jeffrey). Me Me loved her grandchildren, Billy Singleton, Jack Shaeffer, Blake Shaeffer, Dylan Stacy, Kaitlynn Bittner, Landan Bittner, Cadan Bittner, niece, Marilyn McMorris; great-nephew, Kason Conerly; sister-in-law, Wynne McMorris Jordan; her fur babies, Chi Chi, Monica and Socks.

Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years and 8 months Charles E. Shaeffer, Sr., her mother, Helen Miley McMorris, father and stepmother Menton and Amelia McMorris mother-in-law, Ruth Shinn Wilhite and stepfather in law, J.D. Wilhiteand brother Russell McMorris.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Shaeffer, Jeffrey Singleton, Billy Singleton, Chad Dunlap, Michael Dunlap and David Dunlap. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude McMorris Sr. and BarryBryan.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Denham Springs. Special thanks to the staff at Clarity Hospice and Seale Funeral Home. Special thanks to the Corbin and Jones families for theirkindness and special care. Flowers are welcomed, but memorial donations may be made to The Dementia Society of America at Dementia Society of America. Please sign our online registry book.