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Sheila Eileen Hansen (née Lovell) passed away in San Antonio, Texas, October 31, 2022 at the age of 77. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her mother Ima Jo (Nons) Lovell and father George Lovell. She is survived by Al Hansen, Jr., her devoted husband of almost 56 years, her daughters Wendy Wagner Hansen Middleton (Kevin Middleton), Holly Harbour Hansen-Thomas (William Thomas), identical quadruplet girls Alison Robins Hansen (Michael Strong), Brooke Lindner Hansen (Roeland Nieuwenhuis), Claire Carter Hansen (Chris Ennis), Darcy Lovell Hansen Bachman (Justin Bachman). She was sister to Denise Smith, and grandmother to 13: Grayson, Reagan, Jacob (Jennifer), Nathan (Sarah), Elisha and Rhiannon Middleton, Sadie and Maggie Hansen-Thomas, Nils, Nora and Elliott Bachman, Spencer Strong, and Gustav Nieuwenhuis, as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition, Denise Briseño was a tremendous comfort the last few months, providing She She with excellent care and companionship. She was a good friend to many, a talented vocalist, a drinking buddy, a loving grandmother to all children, whether blood related or not. An extraordinary cook, professional caterer and culinary mentor to many, her kitchen rivaled famous restaurants. She was known for always having a pot of beans or caldo de pollo simmering on the stove and would frequently grill steaks for impromptu visitors. And with a house full of daughters, there was an ebb and flow of friends and relatives. Al and Sheila’s Castle Hills home was open to all who came knocking on their door, and all who visited knew they would be welcome and fed. This included a menagerie of wild animals, including birds, cats and deer that would appear in the backyard. She was an avid gardener who always planted according to the latest moon sign book. Her talents extended to elaborate costume design for her six daughters’ Halloween, Fiesta events, and theater productions. Sheila triumphed from having polio at an early age through determination to walk again even though her disability was a constant challenge. She practiced yoga throughout her life and loved listening to reggae music. She was also an accomplished artist who painted murals, as well as a talented vocalist who could belt out a tune that would stop the idle chatter in the crowd in any Texas venue. As the lead of the Town and Country Singers, she hung out in coffee houses and recording studios in the mid-60s, playing her 12-string guitar and singing folk songs. Growing up in a U.S. Air Force family, Sheila lived in multiple cities in the U.S. and Canada. She attended Texas Woman’s University, where she enjoyed playing golf. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, with a funeral service at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, Texas. SAPD Chaplain James Warner will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park North Cemetery 20900 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX., and a reception will be held following the service at the Hansen’s Castle Hills home. Memorials may be directed to Costello Syndrome Family Network or your favorite charitable organization.

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Sheila Eileen Hansen

July 16, 1945 - October 31, 2022