Zebra L. “Zebbie” Sheeley Gunnels, age 57, passed away on March 24, 2021 in her home in Miles City. Zebra, the daughter of Melvin Gunnels and Thelma Durand, was born in Billings, Montana on March 30, 1963 but spent most of her life in Miles City. She is survived by the loves of life, her daughter Malissa Boyt (Anthony) and granddaughter, Isabelle Boyt. They were her pride and joy.
She is also survived by siblings: Zelma “Ann” Gunnels, Zachary “Dean” Schaefer, Zane Schaefer, Melvin Gunnels Jr, and Patricia Gunnels and many nieces and nephews.
Zebbie was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Zonda Gunnels, Zoe “Lee” Gunnels and Jeffery Gunnels.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made in Zebbie’s name to Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Share
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Sheeley and Gunnels family. I’m so sorry for the loss of Zebra. The many times I was able to spend with Zebra was very pleasant. Zebra was always considerate and polite the times I have know her. Rest in peace Zebra. Many many friends and acquaintances will miss you.
caroline niebrugge says
Zeb… you was always so kind and nice to us when we lived in montana .. hard to believe your gone too soon.. you will be missed and rest in peace my friend ..
Jan ronning says
Zebbie you were a sweetheart and I pray now for the peace and love you always deserved. I’ll miss you.
Melody Ritchie says
Zebra’s you will truely be missed by me. We laughed and cried many times together and in the short 6 years that I knew you I beleive we knew each others lives from the beginning. You were always someone I could turn to in my times of loneliness and when I needed someone just to hear me out. You were a very giving person and I will never forget you and your loving spirit. Fly high my freind and rest in the arms of the Angels. I love you my dearest freind. Melody
Tracee Raymond says
Zebbie’s family, when I was a kid Zebbie and her family moved in behind us. I remember hanging out with Ann, Zonda and Zebbie. Zoe was a bit older so not so much with her. I ran into Zebbie a few times as an adult and she was always just the sweet girl I remembered as a kid. I know that Zebbie touched a lot of lives with her kindness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace my friend!
Holly Franklin says
Zebbie my friend, you had great obstacles in your life. You babysat my four girls n you fell in love with each of them. But you had a very special place in your heart for my daughter Faith Zoe Baldwin. I will never ever forget you. But deep in my heart I pray you can now be at peace. Melissa my heart is heavy n know I am always here for you.
Paula Arion says
It is very sad that Zebbie passed away.
Amy LaPierre says
So sorry to see that Zebbie has passed away. My sincere condolences to her family. I enjoyed knowing Zebbie and assisting her when I could. She was a lot of fun and had such a big heart. I hope she is at peace.
Nick Clauson says
Zane and Dean and the rest of your family, sorry about Zebbie. If you get to Miles City, stop by. Sincerely, Nick & Betty Clauson
Shawn Wheadon says
Zebbie had a wonderful and kind heart. She cared about her closest friends and family. Malissa was her pride and joy. Zebbie had obstacles throughout her life but she always tried to do the best she could. She is now free and is one of God’s angels. She was one of my friends that never judged me and accepted me for who I am. I will greatly miss her and cherish our friendship ❤
Nancy Fillafer says
Sorry to hear of Zebbie passing. She had a wonderful daughter Melissa. She’s kind hearted & does a great job with the residents at Friendship Villa. She’s in heaven now having fun with the angels. May you rest in peace Zebbie.
Ashley Kreitel says
Aunt Zebbie ,was always ther to help my mother and my older brother Jake. In ways only family could she had a heart of gold and iam just so sorry I couldn’t get the chance to tell her just how special and loved she truly was an is now 💐RIP
Joy Gambreal says
I will always remember the good times we had. Zebbie and Malissa would spend Christmas at my house, we would go riding on my trike and even pulling Zebbie in an innertube in the snow behind it, going to Ft Peck and Spotted eagle and Butte. Zebbie overcame great obstacles in her lifetime. She called Malissa her little miracle and did her best to be sure Malissa was taken care of no matter what was happening to her. Rest in Peace Zebbie till we meet again.
JaDee Grenz says
Zeb, I will very much miss our chats in the taxi. You were a kind friend from day one. Rest in peace my friend.
Julie and Butch Krutzfeldt says
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Zebra was a loving mother and a friend. Our love to you always!