11/05/2024
For our October Local Legend, we would like to recognize Shelia Muncy! Shelia is a self-described “lifer” of McDowell County, only being gone for three years while her husband was in the US Air Force. She is extremely active in her community through her volunteerism with various organizations and groups, her work through the Bradshaw Town Hall, and by being the Community in School coordinator for Bradshaw Elementary just to name a few. She believes that being active and volunteering benefits her “community and all the special people in McDowell.” She feels that “volunteering is a willingness to give back, and in doing so it makes our community a better place. Volunteering improves our social and relationship skills and gives us a sense of purpose.”
Supporting McDowell County is something that Shelia feels is important because of the negative connotation that the county carries. “Until you have lived here, you will never know that we have the most caring, compassionate thoughtful, helpful, and kind people that you will ever meet. Yes, we struggle, but in McDowell, you aren’t alone. Giving back to the place I call home helps to unite the community, and gives you a sense
of purpose.” By helping others, Shelia hopes to create positivity and kindness that inspires others to do the same and to “pay it forward.”
When she was told that she was named a Local Legend, Shelia said that she was honored, but that she felt that McDowell is “full of numerous well deserving local legends.” One piece of advice about serving our communities that she would like to share is “to not be afraid to serve others and to make a lasting difference and to create a brighter future for those less fortunate, and to improve the quality of life. Always be constant.”
Thank you, Shelia! You are truly a Local Legend!
If you know someone within our communities who you feel upholds the core principles of Leadership, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Encouragement, you can nominate here!
https://morelifewv.org/local-legends-nomination
