The Church of God in Christ mourns the loss of Mother Willie Mae Sheard December 9, 1935 - April 19, 2020 Wife of BIHSOP JOHN SHEARD Chairman of the Board of Bishops Mother of General Board Member Bishop J. In July, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented keys to the city to him and his son recognizing their ministry work and leadership. WILLIE SHEARD OBITUARY SHEARD PASTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WILLIE E., SR.; April 10, 2014; age 85. Drew Sheard and Elder Ethan Sheard COGIC NewsFeed "The Official Source for COGIC News and Information" Church leader John Henry Sheard lived the life he preached - Yahoo Weve updated the security on the site. View all 961 comments Add a comment. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. COGIC Mother Wille Mae Sheard- Ministers and Workers Meeting Praise Break 2010 Ovaljean 3.58K subscribers Subscribe 38K views 13 years ago Mother Willie Mae Sheard, The wife of Bishop. Mrs. Sheard diedSunday, April 19, 2020, in Beaumont Hospital. Mother Sheard was longtime chairwoman of the Bishops Wives Circle, a prominent organization of the wives of pastors that helped raise scholarship money and provided other services to church members. He said his mother encouraged couples to stay together and "work things out." May the lord watch over you and. Vann recalls talking with Bishop Sheard about devotion to the city while waiting to meet then-President Bill Clinton at Cobo Center. I feel blessed to have known you on earth and I am confidant we shall meet again in one of the mansions prepared for us by the FatherTo the family I pray that the peace that passes all understanding flows from God to you in this time of mourningMuch Love to you all To The Sheard family during this time of bereavement you are in my prayers. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, singing, gardening, and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. , a historian on Pentecostalism and a member of COGIC, said that the church is suffering not only from the loss of its leaders but also from not being able to gather in person to grieve. I believe God placed her in my life, not to fill my mothers shoes, but to assist in giving motherly love and strength, Karen Clark Sheard said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. All Rights Reserved. Then he rallied other ministers to do the same, so our children would have safe places to play.". cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He walked with kings but still had the common touch.. Thanks for your many prayers." the family. Love, Sis. COGIC Mother Wille Mae Sheard- Ministers and Workers Meeting - YouTube She was always saying, Make us proud. The fact that she contracted the virus, and now this is a way for others to get tested so they dont pass it on, its something she would be proud of, Sheard said. Other COGIC leaders in Michigan whose deaths have been connected to the virus include bishops Robert E. Smith, Sr., and Robert L. Harris, as well as Willie Mae Sheard. Make us proud.