Obituary of Sheila E. Loux

Mrs. Sheila E. Abel Loux, age 60 of Johnstown, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, with her family at her side. She was born November 15, 1947 in Gloversville, NY at Nathan Littauer Hospital the daughter of Nelle Smith Abel and the late Richard L. Abel. Sheila was a graduate of Gloversville High School and went on to continue her education at Southern Wesleyan University for two years and also spent one year at Allentown Bible College. Sheila went on to obtain her LPN certification at BOCES and became a nurse at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She was also employed at Greenville Memorial hospital in South Carolina for several years. Mrs. Loux enjoyed singing and had a love for music. She was said to have "loved her son too much". She was married January 12, 1974 to Ronald J. Loux Sr. who died on August 31, 2000. Survivors include one son: Ronald J. Loux Jr. of Johnstown; her mother Nelle Abel of Johnstown; one sister Sharon L. Sweet John of Princeton, NJ; twin brothers Richard W. Abel Lynn of West Springfield, MA and Leigh R. Abel Michelle of Colonie, NY. Sheila is also survived by three Aunts and one Uncle, as well as several Nieces and Nephews. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Free Methodist Church, Gloversville. Cremation will take place at Parkview Crematorium, Schenectady. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St, Gloversville, NY. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Sheila's memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 421 New Karner Rd, Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205.