Sheila Mary Brady

Sheila Brady, age 66, passed away on March 17, 2020 in Downey, CA, following complications from a planned surgery. She was our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She was equally excellent in each and every role.

Sheila was born in Lowell, MA on December 13, 1953 to Marion and Patrick Courtney. She attended St. Patrick's School and Lowell High School. The family moved to Cerritos, CA in 1969, where she graduated from Mayfair High School. Sheila remained in Southern California, ultimately settling in Bellflower.

Working in the healthcare field for 20+ years, Sheila (unsurprisingly) provided pristine patient care and services for countless elderly. At the time of her passing, she was the Director of Social Services at Atlantic Healthcare Center in Long Beach.

Sheila leaves behind a husband, Paul Brady, son, Ryan, and four brothers and sisters - Jim Courtney, John Courtney, Caren Courtney, and Marybeth Courtney McCartan. She was the sister-in-law to Ann Willis, Susan Courtney, Terry McCartan, Mary Murray, Bernadette Quinn, and Joe Brady. She was also "Aunt Sheila" to many nieces and nephews in both the Courtney and Brady families, and a sweet friend to many. Lest we not forget, she was the proud owner of two beloved furballs, Buffy (RIP) and Rascal (Paul's other best friend).

Prior to her dedicated healthcare career, Sheila was the consummate cocktail waitress at Maggie's Pub - the perfect combination of attentive but sassy. Many also may not know, in her younger years, Sheila was quite the "dart shark" (or for you Mass folks, "daht shahk"). While always a lady, she still knew how to hit a bulls-eye.

Sheil, as we fondly called her, had a great love of "The River," which amused her family considering she was once terrified of the water. There, she and Paul created a haven of fun, with late night fire pits, pontoon boat rides, and 100 degree memories with loved ones.

Her family is comforted to know she joins her Mother and Father (Mum and Dad), and oldest sister, Patricia (Patsy) Courtney Tarrant, who lovingly greeted her into her new home on St. Patrick's Day.

Due to the current climate, and in line with church restrictions, a funeral mass and burial will be held at a later date. At this time, your prayers and loving messages are gift enough, but if you are inclined to send flowers, please pause until we provide more details. Thank you all so very much.

Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401