Sheila r. Early was called home March 18, 2018 from Flower Hospital. She graduated from Libbey High School and attended the Universitiy of Toledo. Pastor Sheila R. Early received her Certificate of Ordination from World Harvest External Bible College. Sheila worked for Toledo Edison as a Customer Service Representative and Toledo Public Schools as a ParaProfessional for many years.

She was born April 9, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio and was one of eight children. Her siblings include: Todd (deceased) Kathy (James), Margo (Fred), Ronnie (Sandy), Mimi, Dale (Beverly) and Terri. She married the love of her life, Gregory Early, who would later become her greatest caregiver. Sheila and Greg had four beautiful children: Lamont (Ayana), Jay, Stacy and Nicole Dixon (who preceded her in death). Sheila had 6 grandchildren: Maya, Alexa, Zion, NaKiya, Robert, nd Gabriel. She adored her grandchildren immensely and they were the love of her life.

Pastor Sheila R. Early accepted her calling to preach in June, 2001, delivered her first sermon, July 19, 2001, at the Weiler Homes Apartment Complex on Toledo's East side. She loved God with all her heart and witnessed to everyone she would come in contact with.

Her Kindom family and greatest followers were the members of Trulight Cathedral Global Ministries located at Prouty and Stebbins Ave. She believed Trulight was a place "where everybody was somebody". She was the sheoherd there for over 15 years; watching God bring restoration, increase and miracles while empowering people to live an abundant life. Pastor Sheila R. Early was also the founder of Well-Watered Women of Faith (2007), Rizen Early School of Ministry (2011) & Knights of The Roundtable (2015)

The family of Pastor Sheila R. Early sends thanks and gratitude to the entire staff at Flower Hospital who went above and beyond.