Sheila Jann Redmon (Bennett) Obituary (1960 - 2023)

Sheila Jann Redmon passed away on June 1, 2023. She is now resting in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 23, 1960. She was the daughter of Lillian B. Bennett and the late Dickie A. Bennett. Sheila graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University where she obtained her Bachelor of Social Work degree followed by her Master of Social Work. As a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, LMHT, LCSW, she provided and supported individuals of all ages including service members and veterans who were experiencing social, mental health, and other behavioral barriers. Highly sought after as a therapist, she specialized in women's issues, grief, trauma, and PTSD. Sheila worked for Stormont-Vail Hospital, Midland Care Hospice House, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other agencies focusing on mental and behavioral health. She then established her own private practice called "Good Grief Counseling, LLC." She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church since childhood where she served as a youth choir director, Sunday School teacher, and Vacation Bible School teacher. She was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Sheila was married to her high school sweetheart Eugene E. Redmon, Jr., of Topeka, Kansas, since July 20, 1985. He survives. Other survivors include daughter, Lauren (Aaron) Redmon (Topeka, KS); son, Ryan Redmon (Topeka, KS); son, Bryan Redmon (Topeka, KS); mother, Lillian B. Bennett (Topeka, KS); and sister, Dr. Dina M. Bennett (Overland Park, KS); mother-in-law, Esther Redmon (Topeka, KS); sister-in-law, Rhonda Redmon (Topeka, KS); nephew, Jordan Walker (Topeka, KS); and niece, Alanna Walker (Topeka, KS). She leaves to cherish her loving memory a host of relatives, friends, colleagues, and clients. Sheila will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, beloved aunt, and cousin.