Sheila's obituary
Sheila Elaine (James) Amos, beloved daughter o f George and Elizabeth James, was
born o n May 19, 1951 i n Baltimore, Maryland. She transitioned from this life t o meet
her Heavenly Father, family and friends on December 16, 2025.
Sheila received her formal education from the Baltimore County School System
ultimately graduating from Sparrows Point Senior High School i n 1969. She furthered
her education at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland and was a proud
member o f the Nun Phi Nun Sorority. After her education, she secured work at
several facilities, including Continental Can Corporation, Echo House Foundation as a
social worker and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Sheila was an avid learner and during her
career, she continued to enhance her level o f education. To this endeavor, she
received an array o f rewards, commendations, and certificates.
Sheila was an outstanding, dedicated, caring individual with a beautiful soul and a
heart o f gold. She was the epitome o f a leader allowing most o f her siblings t o share
housing accommodations with her prior to their securing accommodations o f their
own. She tenderly guided them through life to the point that i t was difficult to leave
her humble abode. She loved her family unconditionally and showered them with
knowledge, kindness and provided them with techniques to successfully succeed i n
life. Her family and friends simply adored her. She had the biggest heart and was
extremely giving. She never shied away from sharing all that she had, inclusive o f her
time, talents (e.g., preparing quiches and deviled eggs), money, knowledge and
experiences - anything which would contribute to one's ultimate success in life.
Sheila brought into the world two spectacular children, Harold Phillip Amos, Jr.
(deceased and affectionately known as Phil) and Shanequa Elana Addison, whom she
loved and adored and who loved and adored her immensely i n return. She found
utmost joy i n being the grandmother to her two spectacular grandchildren, Jaharrie
Robinson and Makayla Amos. She leaves t o celebrate her life and mourn her
departure her cherished daughter, Shanequa; brothers, George Earl James, III (Johnnie
Mae) and Joseph James; sisters, Jeweleane Oyesanya (Muyiwa) and Caroline James
and a host o f nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Sheila will be loved and missed by everyone who was enough fortunate to spend time and space with her.