Sheila Gray Atkins

Sheila Gray Baldwin Atkins, age 76 of Troy, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Sheila was born in Stanly County on December 6, 1945.  She was a graduate of West Montgomery High School, Class of '64.  She worked as a detailed inspector at Russell Hosiery in Star and at Longworth in Candor.  Sheila liked to collect Antique glass and loved going to Flea Markets and yard sales looking for deals.  She also liked to sew pillows.  Sheila always had a smile for everyone she met.  

Sheila is survived by her husband of 57 years, Johnny Atkins; children: Tammy Atkins and Greg Atkins both of Troy; brother: Buddy Talbert (Andrea) of TN; sister: Brenda Russell of Canton, NC; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her mother: Rachel Baldwin Talbert and step-father Oscar Talbert.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at Pugh Troy Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Troy, NC 27371.  A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM, at Troy Wesleyan Church, 842 Ophir Avenue, Troy, NC 27371, with Pastor Mark Atkins and Pastor James Brewer officiating.  Burial will be at Love Joy United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1137 Substation Rd., Troy, NC 27371.

On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is serving the family of Sheila Atkins.