Lennel Sheffield, a lifelong resident of Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia departed this life on July 9, 2018. She is survived by her brother, William M. Sorey, his wife, Grace and niece Rachel and nephew Adam; three daughters: Beverly Griffin, Angela Sheffield and Elizabeth Sheffield Peters; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and close dear friends Celeste Pillsbury, Jack Eley, and Homer Valle.
Lennel worked for several years at the French Bakery making sandwiches and exchanging witticisms with customers and coworkers. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her wit and sarcasm which she freely dispensed to all.
She will be missed by Family and Friends who will cherish many fond memories of her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lennel’s memory to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or New Century Hospice.