Delana D. Spencer Sheff

June 30, 1964 - May 6, 2013

Delana Dee Spencer Sheff, known as "Dee", was born on June 30, 1964 in Valhalla, NY. She was the daughter of JW and Mary Spencer. In 1982, Dee graduated from Ossining High School, Ossining, NY. Upon graduation Delana attended Westchester Business Institute, where she received her Associate's Degree in Accounting. She then attended Mercy College until she decided to serve her country. Delana served in the United States Army for four years and received an Honorable Discharge. After serving her country, she furthered her education by pursuing a Nursing degree where she received several certifications. She still wasn't satisfied, so she obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. Delana was also a licensed realtor and bartender. Delana's work career covered many areas such as: Recetionist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Mental Health Supervisor, Medical Technician, Caregiver and a worker in the construction industry. Out of all her careers, she loved accounting the most because she it as a challenge. Although her health was failing, she continued to take on challenging accounting projects, which included the opening of a pharmacy in the Bronx, NY. Delana was not afraid of school or work, sometimes juggling two jobs while in school. In Delana's spare time she enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to music, playing cards, and spending time with her family. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she really enjoyed being with her family. Delana was baptized at an early age in Lilesville, NC. She attended The Star of Bethlehem located in Ossining, NY. She began attending Trinity United Methodist Church in White Plains, NY as a teenager. She later became a faithful participant at the Peekskill Christian Center in Peekskill, NY where she was very active. During her illness she returned to Trinity United Methodist Church and attended regularly. Dee went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 6, 2013 while at home in Elmsford, NY. She was surrounded by her mother, father, and sister Darlene. She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Sammie Sheff Jr., Parents: JW and Mary Spencer of Rocky Mount, NC; siblings, Teresa James (Melvin), Sharon Reich (James Jr.) of Winston Salem, NC, Addie Nobles, Antoinette Spencer, Darlene Spencer-Harris (Perry-deceased), and Lisa Rivers Cherry (Arthur-deceased) all of Rocky Mount, NC; Step-Grandmother, Celia Wall of Wadesboro, NC; two great aunts, Rosa Mitchell and Ollie Pearl Ward; four aunts, Odell Suggs, Maggie Nobles, Daisy Thomas, and Laura Mae Leak. She is also survived by 6 nephews, 5 nieces, 3 great nephews, 3 great nieces, and a host of cousins, friends and God children. She has a very special cousin raised like a brother, Danny Ray Nobles.