Sheila Ann Knight-Day

Sheila A. Knight-Day, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center – St. Joseph.  A Celebration of Life memorial service will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave, St. Joseph with Rev. Chuck Guerreno officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan, American Heart Association of Michigan, and The OutCenter of Benton Harbor. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.  Sheila was born on November 22, 1954 in Benton Harbor to Bernard & Priscilla (Surch) Hartman. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1973 and continued her education at Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. She was always an incredibly artistic and creative person. For over 20 years, Sheila worked as the lead designer at Jamison Galleries. She then followed her passion and became one of the co-founders of Water Front Framing where she helped to design and sell artwork. On May 4, 2001, Sheila married her partner of 30 years, David Day. She was a strong woman of faith and a proud member of the First Congregational Church of Christ, where she served on many of their boards. Her positive attitude in life was contagious; all throughout her illness she continued to remain cheerful and creative whether it being dyeing her hair to support causes important to her or designing beautiful works of art. Sheila was a very special woman and will be missed dearly by all.  Sheila is survived by her husband, David; son, Cassidy Knight of Los Angeles, CA; sisters, Sue (Dave) Brewer of Gainesville, FL and Shelley (Tim) Gardner of Arlington, TX; stepdaughters, Christen (Steve) Hopkins of St. Joseph and Kelly (Mark) Gardner of Cedar Springs, MI; nephews, Scott (Lauren) Hartman and Samuel Gardner; niece, Sarah (Chris) Matthews; and sister-in-law, Susan (Dennis) Martell.  Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Priscilla and brother, James Hartman.