Mrs. Hyatt was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on June 6, 1957, the daughter of Clara Kate Parker Gardner and the late William Joseph Gardner, Sr… She was an active member of the Christ Life Ministries and loved all aspects of worshiping the Lord she so dearly loved. Many will remember her as the petites lady who made delicious biscuits at Hardees. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed doing special things for them. Mrs. Sheliah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Hyatt of Franklin, GA.; two daughters, Kelly Patterson (Patrick) of Franklin, GA., and Lynn Neidurhuth (Bruce) of Rosedale, GA.; son, Michael Norris (Stephanie) of Tryon, GA.; mother, Clara Gardner of Snellville, GA.; three sisters, Diana Hutchens (Tommy) of Summerville, GA., Regina Kitchens (Mike) of Snellville, GA, and Missy Hamby also of Snellville, GA.; two brothers, Bill Gardner (Robin) of Smyrna, GA., and Kenny Gardner of Snellville, GA; and five grandchildren.