Sheila Kay Gribben, 73, of Ashland, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 25, 2026, at Brethren Care Village, according to her obituary. Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling arrangements.
Born May 4, 1953, in Ashland, she was the daughter of Delbert and Portia (née Arnold) Gribben, both of whom died previously. She graduated from Mapleton High School as a member of the Class of 1972 and took part in the Link Day program for many years. She belonged to McElroy Road Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sister, Sharon (Tim) Myers of Ashland; two brothers, Jim (Pam) Gribben of Ashland and William (Ellen) Gribben of Jeromesville; five nieces and five nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A sister and brother-in-law, Shirley (Jonathan) Ekey, died before her.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, with Pastor Dean Jackson presiding, followed by interment in Ashland County Memorial Park. Visitation is planned for 10 to 11 a.m. that day at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to McElroy Road Church of Christ, 297 N. McElroy Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44905, or to the Mapleton Class of 1972 reunion committee, in lieu of flowers.
The family expressed thanks to staff at Fresenius Kidney Care Ashland, Dr. Young, Gentiva Hospice and Brethren Care Village for the care she received. Condolences may be shared online through the funeral home's website, denbowfh.com.