Sheila Annette Kellogg McWhirter
Sheila Annette Kellogg McWhirter, 86, of Vidor, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1938, in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to Verna Mae Hyatt and William Jennings Wood.
Annette was Valedictorian of her 1956 class at Hyatt High School in Fields, Louisiana, and she immediately married her true love J.W. Kellogg for 28 years, until he died of terminal cancer in 1984. She was blessed to have Delbert McWhirter come into her life in 2001 and share their lives for four years before he passed. Annette’s faith and church was her salvation, and she played many roles in the church, Director of Home Bound for Seniors, planning meetings and trips for Seniors, teaching Ladies Sunday School Class and Vacation Bible School. She loved reading her Bible to help her through life. Annette loved staying busy, she loved to cross stitch and was a proficient seamstress. She loved flowers and was a Master Gardener. She was a renown cook and loved reading and compiling cookbooks. And she stayed busy volunteering at Lutcher Theater, Shangri La Botanical Garden, and the Orange County Master Gardeners Club. Annette’s optimistic, loving and giving attitude will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her children, Deanna Kellogg Belanger of Sugar Land; Jeanna Hofmann and her husband, Joe, of Houston; and Jonathan Kellogg and his wife, Kim, of Vidor; grandchildren, Chance Hofmann of Denver, Colorado; Jeremy Marcantel and his wife, Tonya, of Vidor; Jonathan Theal and his wife, Krystal, of Vidor; Ashley Shriner and her husband, Nathan, of Vidor; and Alan Theal and his wife, Courtney, of Lumberton; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Wilma Jean and Gary Dale; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.
Annette is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Kellogg; second husband, Delbert McWhirter; siblings, Nola Jane Simmons and Edward Wood; and great-grandchildren, Jaylee Theal and Logan Shriner.
A gathering of Mrs. McWhirter’s family and friends will begin 10:00 a.m. with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at First Baptist Mauriceville, 11540 Texas Highway 12, Orange. Her graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Hyatt Cemetery-Fields, 764 Hyatt Cemetery Road, Merryville, Louisiana, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Gathering of Family and Friends
First Baptist Church-Mauriceville
- 11654, Texas 12, Orange, Texas, 77632,
- July 8, 2025
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
First Baptist Church-Mauriceville
- 11654, Texas 12, Orange, Texas, 77632,
- July 8, 2025
- 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Hyatt Cemetery-Fields
- 764, Hyatt Cemetery Road, Merryville, Louisiana, 70653,
- July 8, 2025
- 3:00 pm
What a precious spirit of love and caring she poured into the life of my uncle Delbert McWhirter. Praise God for her life and witness!
Dear Jonny, Deana, Jeanna, Sis, Gary and family. I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Annette. Her obituary is such a beautiful testament to her life and the picture captures her so well. She was full of joy and love and I treasure the memories of my visits with her, and all of you, as well, as pleasant phone conversations I had with her over the years. I’m sending so much love to each of you and all the family. “Aunt” Judy
So many fond memories from my childhood at the Kellogg house. Her smile,laughter,great food, and loving ways will always be cherished memories. I am assured that Heaven welcomed another beautiful soul into its gates . My sympathies to the loved ones left behind. Thoughts , and prayers to the family.
Ms. Annette and I worked together at Kinsels. She always had a smile and shared her banana nut bread recipe with me as a young adult that I still make to this day. Very kind woman and I am honored to have known her. My condolences.
Thank you for your comment. Deanna
Thank you for your comment. Deanna
She was an old friend.. at Shanghai La..and on church trips. I go to SilverOaks Baptist. She was a special person.
Oh she loved working with all of you at shangrila. And loved your church trips. Thank you for your comment. Deanna
Rip Aunt Annette, I will never forget you.. God bless
Where are you? Thank you for your comment. The kellogg clan is so dear to my heart. Deanna
I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Thank you