Nellamakkada Sheela (Kullachanda), wife of N.B. Kaverappa of Bharani Art Gallery, Mysuru and a resident of Vivekananda Nagar here, passed away yesterday afternoon in city. She was 71.

A native of Kavadi village in Ammathi, she leaves behind her husband, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon.