September 1 1938 November 18 2022
Frances “Darlene” Sheets, 84, of Anderson, passed away on November 18, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Anderson, the daughter of Leroy and Retha (Wright) Elliott. Darlene could often be found in the bleachers or the pits every week at Anderson Speedway, where her family owned and raced many cars. She also enjoyed camping and bossing around the guys at Sheets Transmission. Darlene also enjoyed keeping her grandkids, watching cooking shows, and collecting recipes. The one thing most important to Darlene was her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Fullen and Katie Robinett, and four brothers and a sister. Darlene is survived by her husband of 66 years, Thomas C. Sheets; her children Tomya Burton (Chuck), Cindy Gwin, Doug Sheets (Nina), and Toby Sheets (Michelle); grandchildren, Jennifer Fullen (Jason), Robin Jones (Ed), Michael Isenhour, Matt Isenhour, Melissa Gwin, Cody Sheets, Mollie Cole (Jeremy), Allison Dinndorf (Kenny Robinett), Erin Jones (Ryan), and Emma Sheets; her 19 great-grandchildren; her special family, Linda and Larry Bigham; her friends from Bethany Pointe, Bobby and Macki; and her racing family. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the family of Bethany Pointe for taking great care of Mom. We love you. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 22, at 1:00 P.M. at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd Street, Anderson, with Rev. Larry Bigham officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family asks that casual clothing be worn by all attendees. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the Sheets Family online at www.LooseCares.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Darlene Sheets September 1 1938 November 18 2022.
Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory
Death notice for the town of: Anderson, state: Indiana