Shelia Diane Myles

Sheila Myles Clanton transitioned on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 60. Sheila was born on August 17, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to Earnestine Myles and the late Percy J. Myles, Jr. Sheila confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was an active member of Greater Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. While attending Greater Shepherd, she faithfully sang in the choir for several years. Sheila later attended Grace Apostolic Church. Sheila graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduation, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Debbie’s School of Beauty and earned her cosmetology license. In 1988, Sheila returned to Indianapolis with her one year old son, Quennel Percy Myles (Frank White, deceased), and began her career as a hairstylist. In 1992, she married Stanley Brown, and in 1993 she welcomed her second son, Quinton Brown. Sheila eventually opened her own salon, Essentials Hair Salon. Under her leadership, several stylists worked alongside her. Years later, she expanded her passion for caring for others into the home health field. Sheila attended the Indianapolis School of Nursing and obtained her CNA certification. After working with several agencies, her dream was to open her own home health agency under the Essentials name. Sadly, this dream was cut short. In her later years, Sheila faced struggles and personal battles; however, she never lost her faith. Among her belongings, handwritten scriptures were found, including Psalms 6:2–6, which reads, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.” Sheila is now at peace. Sheila was the proud mother of two outstanding sons and one beloved grandson. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandson, Quest, who affectionately called her “Nana”. She delighted in taking him on special outings and treating him to his favorite food, crab legs. When her nephews were young, Sheila was always the first to take them and her sons sledding in the winter. She also loved thrift shopping, with Goodwill and Toggery Resale Boutique being her favorite spots. To know Sheila was to love her. Her presence was always felt. From her days as a hairstylist to her work in home health care, she formed lasting bonds with clients, both new and old, who loved her dearly and held a special place for her in their hearts. Sheila leaves in her memory her husband, Lawrence Clanton; her beloved mother, Earnestine Myles; two sons, Quennel Percy Myles (Danielle) and Quinton Brown; her grandson, Quest Myles; bonus granddaughters, Ivory Leiah Parker and Erin Buckner; her sisters, Lillian Myles Vaughn, Janet Love (Tommy), Linda Myles, Annette Myles Pruitt (Stanley), Renita Myles Lee (Harold), and Julie Danielle Myles; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughters and friends. The family appreciates all prayers and expressions of love and support during this time of transition.

Shelia Diane Myles

August 17, 1965 - December 14, 2025