Townsend – Sheila Marie Atwood, 64, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence, under the care of her family and GHC Hospice.  Born in Gary, IN, she lived in Darien for the past 30 years and was a Mortgage Officer in banking for 18 years.  Sheila was known for being the hostess with the mostess.  You could always count on her Blue Willow fine china and pretty folded napkins to be present during her cookouts.  She loved antiques, painting, gardening, playing piano, crocheting, riding in her Mustang, and her animals.  She would often say she was a jack of all trades but a master of none.  She was preceded in death by her son, Kyle Carey; her parents, Evan and Eva Smith Overturf; brother, Dale Overturf; and father-in-law, Kenny Williams.

Survivors are her son, Neal Carey (Stacy) of Brunswick; daughter, Julia Atwood (Samantha) of Riverside, CA; her other half of 16 years, Keith Williams of Townsend; sister, Rita Werline (Larry) of Chatham, IL; niece, Nicole Kristoff (Nick) of DeMotte, IN; nephews, Dana Smith (Stephanie) of Maryland, and Eric Overturf (Kim) of DeMotte, IN; mother-in-law, Patricia Williams of Townsend; and numerous cousins.

Visitation and funeral service will be on Monday, November 17, from 6-8 at Howard Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Breast Cancer Society.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kim Tomlinson, RN, and GHC Hospice for going above and beyond in their time of need. 

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

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