Submit a PhotoSheila was an Arizona native for 65 years! She was born in Mesa and raised in Tempe. She attended Mt. Carmel elementary and McClintock High, where she met her husband of 41 years. She married Mark Rahorn 11/19/1983 and they raised two kids together, Jake Rahorn & Katie (Rahorn) Thomas. Sheila’s top priority was raising responsible and respectful kids. Sheila is preceded in death by her dad (Raymond McManis) and mom (Arlene McManis). She is survived by her beloved husband Mark Rahorn; adult children Jake Rahorn (Charmayne), Katie (Rahorn)Thomas (Justin), sister Ann Smith (Kevin), brother Raymond McManis; half siblings Lauraleigh Ripplinger and James McManis, and her deeply loved, grandson, Braxton Rahorn.
Sheila spent her life committed to her family and friends. Her family deeply benefited from her excellent job as a homemaker. She did spend several years working in the school cafeteria where her kids attended. She loved the students, and it allowed her to execute her natural tendencies of nurturing others and filling hungry bellies!
Sheila loved dogs, lottery scratch tickets/casino visits, and gardening! Her flower gardens were her true pride and joy! Sheila always mowed the lawn when her and Mark owned acreage and she took great joy in ensuring it looked perfect, just like a golf course. Sheila enjoyed camping and fishing and spent lots of time doing this with Mark and the kids.
She was a faithful wife, incredible mother, amazing Grammy, and the most nurturing friend. Sheila will be greatly missed by so many people.
Memorial service details:
August 21st at 11 am.
Gilbert Memorial Park-Bunker Family Mortuary.
2100 E. Queen Creek Road
Gilbert, Az. 85297
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Oh friend. We will cherish all of our laughs n crazy talks. Love you so much. I miss our “crazy” talks. See ya in Heaven bestie! Mark & family we love you, remember she’s watching over ya so make sure you do something she would have. Xoxo ???????? prayers
Our deepest condolences to the Rahorn family. Sheila was a wonderful person and will be very much missed.
Very sorry for your loss. Sheila was a hoot!
Sheila was an amazing wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you and the kids.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person with more love than anyone I know. She will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to you Jake and family..I’ve lost both my parents and it’s a serious adjustment very hard. May God be with you ????✝️
Sheila was a special person and friend. Nothing can take away the pain and sadness of your loss, but hopefully happy memories will provide peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Oh my how your heart must hurt McManis family. I did not know my cousins well, but SheIla and I shared information. She was my AZ info person. I will miss her funny sence of humor and sweet entries of her family. It was always evident how proud she was of them.
Our deepest condolences to the entire family, so sorry for your loss.
My dear long lost friend that found me after 50 years. February 24, 2024 I opened the message you left me on Facebook. We connected where we had left off. We were both so happy we reconnected. I am at a loss for words. I know you are a tremendous loss for Mark, Katie, Jake and Braxton among others. For me as well because I thought we had more time. Grateful for this last year and 4 months. The wooden token you gave me shall remain in my purse so I am continually reminded of you. I love you Sheila!!!
Mark: we are so sorry for your lose. God be with you and your family. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Love you Cuz!!!
I didn’t know Sheila for very long but she was a great mom and a wonderful person. I’m so sorry for your lose I know how hard it is, but she’s in heaven showing them how to garden and be a wonderful person
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Sheila & her husband Mark as well were all Classmates @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic grade school.
All my prayers