About This Memory Space
This page was created for Annette P. Scheele's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Annette P. Scheele's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Annette P. Scheele. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Annette P. Scheele, tenderly called 'Dolly,' radiated warmth and unwavering devotion to her loved ones, crafting a lifetime of joyful connections that illuminated every gathering and adventure she embraced.
Born in the close-knit community of Iaeger, West Virginia, Dolly carried her vibrant energy through decades of cherished moments with family. Her days brimmed with delight from shared travels, lively meals, and playful board games under the Florida sun. From youthful escapades at horse shows alongside her father to later journeys with her son, she infused every experience with enthusiasm and tenderness, fostering bonds that spanned generations.
Dolly poured her nurturing spirit into her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother, finding profound fulfillment in the everyday acts of love and support that defined her path.
Photos of Life
Family & Loved Ones
Dolly discovered her greatest joy amid the laughter and closeness of her expansive family circle, where she reveled in luncheons alongside sisters Sharon and Patsy, festive Tennessee gatherings with the Lester clan, and sun-soaked Florida escapes with her children and sole grandchild, Justin. Her enduring partnership with husband William E. Scheele spanned sixty years, marked by daily displays of affection, while she beamed with pride over sons Bill (Joann) Scheele, Jr., and Rodney Scheele, daughter Michelle (Bradley) France, and a host of siblings including Joyce Gibson, Sharon (Shane) Pierce, Sampy D. Lester, Beatrice (Larry) Riffe, Eugene Lester, Jeffery (Mary) Lester, and Phillip (Trina) Lester. Nieces and nephews adored their 'Princess Aunt Dolly' for the sparkle and kindness she sprinkled into their world, even as she mourned those who went before her, such as parents Sampy H. Lester and Gertrude Blankenship Lester, brothers Ronnie, Donald, and others.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Echoes from the community capture Dolly's essence as a beacon of familial warmth and spirited fun, with shared recollections emphasizing her knack for turning ordinary outings into unforgettable treasures.
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