Sheela Narasimhan
July 19, 1942 – May 27, 2023
Mrs. Sheela Narasimhan, born on July 19, 1942, from Richmond VA, started on her journey to Vaikuntha (heavenly abode) on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1:20 AM after having battled cancer for 14 years.
Mrs. Narasimhan was a beloved wife, mom, sister, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandma, friend, and teacher.She touched our lives in many ways and left indelible memories. Mrs. Narasimhan was an excellent communicator and loved to be among people. She was a very resourceful and inspirational soul who exuded strength and courage throughout her trials and tribulations of life. Her larger-than-life spirit permeated every person she met. She imparted her passion and appreciation of music to the younger generation. Mrs. Narasimhan loved to cook and feed family and friends with delicious meals. Above all her faith in the almighty was unwavering. She was very involved in raising many of her nieces, nephews, and grandchildren throughout her life and for that will be ever remembered by all of them.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. K.S. Narasimhan, to whom she was married for 58 years. She also leaves behind two daughters, Kavita and Anita; three grandchildren Jay, Dave, and Riya; son-in-law Adam; six siblings; and seven in-laws and their families who were all an integral part of her life. She will be missed dearly, and the void will be impossible to fill.
Cremation is scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023. The last rites will begin at 1:30 PM at Affinity Funeral Service, 8074 Mechanicsville Tnpk, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
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I met Sheela (Amma) since 2016, the 15 min conversation felt like I knew her for so long. She was very passionate about lot of thing, mainly classical singing, classical dance and her culture, she had a great personality, very loving, caring and a great motivator. She was always there with a smile, I enjoyed her tasty food & talking to her was always joy and laughter. my sincere condolences to your family. We still can’t imagine she is no more with us. May her soul rest in peace, sending the strength and courage to your family members who will need to face the days ahead without her. Om Shanthi. 🙏🏻