Sheila Williams

Sheila Ann Nobles Williams of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 65. Sheila was born on December 28, 1960, as the third of four children and second daughter to her parents, Reverend James Willis (J.W.) Nobles and Dorothy Ann Farmer Nobles. She was doted on as the baby for 9 ½ years, until she was joined by her baby brother, Jim. Despite his dramatic entry into the world, stealing her status as the baby and drawing much attention, the two shared an especially close bond all their lives. Her parents loved each of their four children differently, though equally, but Sheila never missed an opportunity to share that she was a “Daddy’s girl,” and there was never a question about it to anyone who met her and heard her speak about her father. She respected, loved, and admired her parents, providing care to each of them in their final days. She especially loved hearing her father, a Deacon in the Church of God of Prophecy, preach, and she often traveled with him as he did so across the Southern portion of the United States.

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her parents, J.W. and Dorothy Nobles; her brothers, James Ervin Nobles and James Willis Nobles, Jr. (Jim); her great-nephew, Jayden Jesse Prunty; several aunts and uncles; and one very special aunt, Martha, known to the family as “Mat.” Sheila is survived by her doting husband, Victor Williams of Conway; her only child, daughter, Jennifer Morehead (Jeremy) of Conway; grandchildren (who were her true loves), Avery (age 7) and Archer (age 3) Morehead of Conway; sister, Jinnye Koons (David) of Jonesboro; nieces, Renee Prunty of Jonesboro and Amy Neal (Steve) of Kansas City, Missouri; nephew, Jay McClanahan of Jonesboro; great-nephews, Darris Prunty, Greg Prunty, and Kalen Prunty, along with nine great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Sheila loved to shop and was a dedicated thrifter and bargain shopper. Any day that she found a good deal was a good day. She was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and Georgia Bulldogs football teams, having lived most of her life between Cordele, Georgia and Pocahontas, Arkansas. But because her daughter, Jennifer, attended the University of Central Arkansas, Sheila was known to sport UCA Bears apparel anywhere she traveled. That was just one of many ways that she showed her love, support, and pride for her daughter. She was a 1979 graduate of Pocahontas High School and followed the Redskins as well. Sheila also followed stories and shows from the true crime genre and solved many cases using her armchair detective skills. Her husband was a good sport about watching alongside her, even if perhaps this hobby raised an eyebrow early in their relationship.

Sheila loved to travel, something she picked up from her early years of traveling with her parents. She never hesitated to take a road trip and instilled in her daughter a love (and even a little fearlessness) for striking off to new places, especially big cities. The two of them took many trips, but the most special among those were to Atlanta, where they watched their favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. A core memory for Jennifer is traveling to Atlanta with her mom to attend the first Braves game at Turner Field when it opened.

She loved her family more than anything and made sure to spend time with those she cared about doing things that were just for them. She was not an outdoorswoman, but she fished and enjoyed nature with her husband Victor. Their trips to Jekyll Island in Georgia left a lasting impression on her that she frequently spoke about. She traveled with her daughter Jennifer. She crafted and baked with her granddaughter Avery. She danced and sang to Danny Go! and Sesame Street with her grandson Archer. Sheila made people feel seen and heard. She remembered birthdays, anniversaries, important dates, sent the appropriate card for each, and always gave way too many birthday and Christmas gifts to her loved ones. Sheila loved out loud and took joy in simple gestures and expressions of love and gratitude.

Her time earthside was too short, but she filled it with many memories and a lot of love. Though her family misses her dearly, there is comfort in knowing that she spent her final days on a family trip with her daughter and grandchildren to Kansas City, a place that was special to her.

Cremation has been chosen as the final disposition. A memorial service will be held in Pocahontas, Arkansas, at a date to be determined.