Sheila Sinclair

Sheila Eubanks Sinclair (Sheila Banik) was born on August 8, 1947, in Miami, FL. At the age of 74, while residing at her apartment in Cambridge, MA, Shelia unexpectedly took her last breath on September 12, 2021. She was buried in New Haven, CT where she spent most of her childhood. Shelia knew as a young child she would matriculate at Harvard University. Being one of six African American women to graduate from Harvard-Radcliffe class of 1969, she was bound to stand out. Shelia graduated magna cum laude, with an Atrium Baccalaureus (A.B.) in History and Literature. Subsequently, she pursued a Masters of Philosophy in American Studies at Yale University (1976). Sheila was an indubitable talented woman with many trades. She was a journalist for the New Haven Register, Pennsylvania Gazette, and Philadelphia Bulletin. She was the Director of Corporate Marketing at WGBH, Deputy Director for the American Center in Paris, and Client Engagement Manager for Strategic Resource Development. Sheila was a fashion writer for Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) under the direction of John Fairchild at the time. She wrote for New York Times Fashion, Parent’s Magazine, and Reader’s Digest. She worked for an ad agency in NYC, the Council of Responsible Genetics, ClearPath Advisors, and most recently as a patient advocate for Mount Auburn Hospital. Some of her favorite past times were fine dining, listening to music, walking, baking, art appreciation, movies and popcorn, sewing, and fashion. She was an active member of her community and contributed to several local projects. Shelia loved her furry companion, Yum Yum, her Persian cat. Being quite the historian, Shelia spent her final years researching about her ancestry. Her passion for genealogy manifested in her recent publications highlighting the origins of her family. Preceded in death by her parents St Clair and Annie Louise Eubanks along with three sisters Valerie Ford-Hall, Frances Patricia Ross, and Sharon Eubanks. Sheila is survived by several nieces and nephews, and friends. She was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery on September 27, 2021. If desired, friends may donate a memorial contribution to https://www.mspca.org/donate-now/ or https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/41094324 (specify to donate to projects IBWA/DBR in her name). Shelia wrote: “If you feel it when you write it, others will feel it too!”

Sheila Sinclair

August 8, 1947 - September 12, 2021