Sheila I. McGrane Albert, formerly of Lincoln Park, Mich., and a resident of Knoxville since 1975, passed away peacefully on May 16 at the age of 87.
Mrs. Albert was born on Oct. 2, 1937, in Lincoln Park to Bernard and Mary McGrane. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and a love for exploration.
She was a devoted and active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville, and she found great strength and joy in her faith community.
Mrs. Albert will be remembered for her deep love of her family and her passion for traveling, which brought her many wonderful memories and stories. Her warmth, devotion, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Albert is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Mary McGrane, and her siblings: Bernard and Vira McGrane, William and Lillian Totten, Mary Peshinski, Edward and Pat Domanski, and Casey Stauder (James).
She was the beloved wife of Joseph Albert Sr. and the cherished mother of Susan Albert Florek (Richard), Michael Albert (Terry), John Albert, and the late Joseph Albert Jr.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Taylor Albert Craig (Chester), Hunter Albert, Joseph Zachary Albert, Catherine Albert Talbert (Mark), and William Albert; her great-grandchildren, Ollie Craig and Adeline Craig; and her brother-in-law, James Stauder.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Albert was celebrated on May 19 at Immaculate Conception, with Father Tim Sullivan, CSP, serving as the celebrant. A burial service followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.