Sheila Mae Austin 63, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at home in Middlebury. She was born April 29, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sheila was a spiritual person, and had been a practicing Buddhist for over a decade. Calming her mind and body, she was also a practitioner of tai chi and yoga. She loved hiking, and outdoor activities. Sheila was a part of bringing about the bike path from East Middlebury to Middlebury. She had a passion for gardening, both indoors and out. Sheila also enjoyed visits to the coastal state of Maine. She leaves behind her son Gabe Austin and wife Ashely, her daughter Faith Raymond and husband Matthew, and her grandchildren Emma Cummings, Joseph Raymond, Mason Harrington, and June Austin. Sheila was predeceased by her husband, Levi Austin. Private Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Green Mountain School of Yoga, 105 Court St., #216 Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are entrusted to Sanderson Funeral Services of Middlebury, VT. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com