enjoyed horseback trail riding and was a remarkable seamstress and quilter. She loved preserving unforgettable moments through photos. Shela and Fred Sassatelli, her special companion, enjoyed spending time with friends for birthday club, playing cards, traveling and hosting holiday parties. She deeply loved her family and provided them the love and presence that will never fade - her legacy lives through her everlasting influence and traditions, and cherished family memories. Survivors include Shela's three daughters, Shelley (Phil) DeLong of Indianola, Mary (Pat) Carroll of Adel and Bobbie (Mike) Barnholdt of Atlantic; son, Mark (Teri) Williamson of Des Moines; two brothers, Bill Howard of Clear Lake and John (Coni) Curry of Massena; three sisters, Barbara Meyers of Nebraska, Marie Thayer of Ankeny and Colleen (Bob) Wilbur of Macedonia; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerry Williamson; two brothers, Don Curry and Bill Joe Fleming; and sister, Jayne Gallagher. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 10 at Iles Grandview Park Chapel with a 7 p.m. vigil service. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Des Moines. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Anita. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Prairie Vista Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flower, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES - GRANDVIEW PARK CHAPEL To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Shela Williamson, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Shela-M.-Williamson/Altoona-Iowa/1809082