Shelia Lane Sumpter Brady, 72, wife of John W. Brady, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at her home. 

Born January 2, 1951 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Virgil & Grace Taylor Sumpter, she was a longtime dedicated employee of Kentucky Textiles. Shelia loved camping, talking on the phone and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Additional survivors include 3 sons: Jerry Brady, of Cynthiana, Jeff (April) Brady and Timmy (Stephanie) Brady, both of Carlisle; 4 brothers: Mark (Theresa) Sumpter, Ray Sumpter, Mike (Diane) Sumpter & David (Amanda) Sumpter, all of Cynthiana; 5 sisters: Diane Sumpter, Tammy Sumpter, Linda Morris & Shirley Dufresne, all of Cynthiana, and Kim Sumpter, of Michigan; 10 grandchildren, including Brianna Brady, who they raised as their own; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces & nephews. 

Also preceding her in death were a brother, Bobby Sumpter, and a sister, Debbie Thompson.

The family will hold a private memorial service following cremation.