The surprise of a lifetime!
Sheila Williams, a beloved hospital housekeeper in Florida, had never been married. But at 62, she found the love of her life and her coworkers weren’t about to let the moment pass without celebration. Just before she was set to walk down the aisle, Sheila walked into a break room decorated with balloons, food, and her entire team of nurses and staff yelling, “Surprise!” Her reaction? Pure joy. “This for me?” she asked through tears, overwhelmed by the moment. “No one has ever thrown me a party.”
@hannahheisdorf our sweet housekeeper, Sheila, is getting married on friday she has never been married before and has found the love of her life at age 62. we threw her a surprise bridal shower and she instantly walked into the room in tears. she told us that "nobody has ever thrown me a party before" & she "was so excited to tell her friends". we are trying to raise money to send her on a honeymoon! let's make this the best surprise of her life!! she is the most deserving person ever. venmo in bio #bridal #bridalshower #marriage #surprise #nurse #housekeeping #fyp #viral #tiktok #wedding @The Knot @target @Walmart @Cypressgroveweddings @The Pinery ♬ Almost forgot that this was the whole point – Take my Hand Instrumental – AntonioVivald
The shower was just the beginning. Her coworkers, led by nurse Hannah Heisdorf, organized a fundraiser to help send Sheila and her fiancé Terry on the honeymoon they deserved. The TikTok video of the surprise quickly went viral, racking up over 6 million views and catching the attention of people and brands across the country.
@hannahheisdorf BRACE YOUR HEART YALL – the amount of overpouring love & support we have received over the past couple of days has been absolutely incredible. here is the video everyone has been waiting for. i want to thank EVERYONE for their donations – not one goes unnoticed. this all because of YOU GUYS. we love you all 🩷🩷 -hannah&cayla #fyp #sheila #housekeeper #viral #nurse #nbcnews #delta #hilton #faith #christian @Cayla Lightbody ♬ Ordinary – Alex Warren
Then came the icing on the cake. Hilton Hotels offered to cover their honeymoon stay at any Hilton property of their choosing. “Upon seeing this incredible moment of kindness, Hilton was inspired to step in and extend the light and warmth of hospitality Sheila has shown throughout her career,” the company shared in a statement.
@hannahheisdorf our sweet sheila&terry are getting hosted by @hilton !!!! Hilton Hotels are gifting the newlyweds a stay anywhere Hilton has property! @Cayla Lightbody #hilton #hiltonhotels #orlando #florida #gift #wedding #honeymoon #surprise #sheila ♬ suara asli ||| BARU BELAJAR NGONTEN – Wafee
How kind! Congrats Sheila and Terry!
Cover photo: Hospital Staff Surprises 62-Year-Old Housekeeper With Bridal Shower / Photo Credit: hannahheisdorf / TikTok