July 2, 1961 ~ August 14, 2025 (age 64)
Mrs. Sheila Ann Traylor Marlow passed after a long and valiant struggle with a long-term illness on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at her residence.
She is survived by her loving husband, Brenten Lee Marlow; mother, Bernice Traylor Fickey; daughters, Crystal Bonner Tidd, Kristin Ann (Joel) Oldham; adoring grandchildren, Sydney Hope Knight, Kylie Nichole Klatt, Gracie Ann Oldham, Emma Kaitlyn Oldham, Kaycee Lea Klatt, Kameron Gregory Klatt; siblings, James Rickey (Rene) Traylor, Cynthia Kay (Tim) Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, numerous extended family members and her ex-husband, John Gregory Bonner. All of whom she loved dearly.
Mrs. Marlow was born in Langdale, Alabama to Bernice Traylor Fickey and the late James Ralph Traylor. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Herbert Rolland Fickey, sister, Cheryl Regina Traylor Miller and her niece, Shannon Michelle Holloway.
Sheila was a loving, kind, compassionate wife to her beloved husband Brent. She was a wonderful mother to her daughters always offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. The best Maw Maw to all of her precious grandchildren. Also, the best dog mom to her cherished Boston Terriers Livi, Toby and Gabby. Mrs. Marlow had a long career as a Global Account Executive with InterCall/West Corporation. She was innovative, intelligent, a valuable asset to her clients and was considered a fantastic colleague. Sheila touched so many lives and will forever be in our hearts. She had a heart of gold, and we will miss our precious “Little Sheila” for eternity.
HANDS OF THE SHEPHERD
As I leave my mortal shell behind, I rise in wonder the old pain is gone. I am whole and strong
again as I rise slowly upward, I’m aware of family and friends I leave behind,
perhaps a sister or brother, just down the hall,
all straining to hear the few words said,
she is gone, it is over, the cry goes out.
If only I could touch, or they could see
I am whole again, cry not for me.
But I am rising faster now, through dark and mist.
Past rolling clouds of silver, all sunlight kissed,
into the Heavens, faster and faster toward the light
I am carried by angels, one on my left, two on my right,
no words are spoken, and none need be,
I know they are sent to guide and comfort me.
As we draw near, I see old friends and have no fear,
They welcome me with love and a loud ringing cheer.
From beyond, I see a golden throne, amidst shining light,
People gathering by thousands on my left, and more on my right,
I hear a voice, rolling as thunder, and gentle as the grass, and lo, my name is called,
people part and let me pass, for I who was lost and now home at last,
I sing and rejoice as part of His flock, for I am His sheep, and He is my rock,
And I fear not the lion, not even the leopard,
for I am safe and secure, in the hands of the Shepherd.
Poet Cheryl Traylor Miller (Sheila’s beloved sister) Honor her memory with a contribution to a local animal shelter. To help change lives the way she so beautifully changed ours.
Please visit Sheila’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, to share a memory of Sheila, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.
