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Sherry Vandervort Obituary
of Vestal Center
Sherry E. Vandervort, 76, of Vestal Center went to be with the Lord Friday morning, March 6, 2009 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Vandervort; 2 grandchildren, Christy and Adam; and a brother, Rodney. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Ray and Judy Vandervort, Brent and Debbie Vandervort, Cliff and Beth Vandervort, Brenda and Rick Stewart, Susan and Darwin Skretta; grandchildren, Emily Mason, Lauren Vandervort, Lucas and wife, Sandy Vandervort, Tiffany Vandervort, Tyler Vandervort, Cody Vandervort, Nicollette Race, Carrie and Matthew Miron, Justin Vandervort, two brothers and three sisters-in-law, David and Carol Hammond, Danny and Sandy Hammond, Betty Hammond Also her beloved companion, Jake; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Vestal Center United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Womens Army Corp. The family would like to thank all her caregivers, especially Hospice for their loving care of Sherry.
Funeral and interment services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Vestal Center United Methodist Church, 478 West Hill Road, Vestal Center. The Rev. Roger L. Frederick, Pastor of her church will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 765 Main St., Vestal, Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Vestal Center United Methodist Church or to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sherry Vandervort
Margaret Williams
March 22, 2009
Dear Vandervort Family, Our family will always remember the fun times with you as our neighbors, there are so many pictures of all of you in our photo albums. There is a reason we all come into each other's lives and we're so glad you have been in ours. So many memories shared.
I will never be able to plaly cards without Sherry saying to me, "Maggie, can't you remember what's trump?"
You are in our thoughts and prayers - Maggie, Charlie and the family
Nicolette Race
March 15, 2009
Hi grama,
I will miss you with all my heart and soul. I will miss one of my best friends that was there when I needed her. I have your prayer box necklace now and I will wear it proudly and will give it to my daughter when I have one and let her know that this was my gramas and her great gramas. And to keep it forever. Love you and miss you lots grama.
Sharon Cicak
March 15, 2009
Beth & Cliff, Sorry for your loss.
Sharon
Terry & Julie Young
March 10, 2009
To The Vandervort Family We are sorry to hear about the lost of your mother, she was a very kind and sweet lady. Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
Don, Kelly and Ashley Rainboth
March 10, 2009
Stu, Brenda and Nik....So sorry to hear of your loss...Our thoughts and prayers are with you...She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.....
Karen & Laurie & Anthony Steadman (Ferris) & Family
March 9, 2009
Vandervort family: Truly sorry for your loss. Sherry was a great person. I know I will miss her a lot. I remember the times that your family held the Ferris family reunion. It was always a treat to go to Jack & Sherry's. It was great that Ray was able to bring her to the reunion this last July. I was able to see her there. She will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time...
Daniel Toussaint
March 9, 2009
Cliff, Sue & family,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Your mother was a wonderful lady and will truly be missed.
God Bless.
Dan & Debbie Toussaint
John & Marie Schneider
March 9, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ron Springsteen
March 8, 2009
Ray, Cliff and family - sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I was fortunate to meet her, she was a special lady. My thoughts are with you.
Paul & Carol Goon-Gregson
March 8, 2009
We are so sorry about the loss of your Mom. She will be missed so much. She was a wonderful lady. The Vestal Center Quilters will never be the same. We know she is Home with Jack and their grandchildren. God bless you all.
Audrey Casey
March 8, 2009
Brenda, Cliff, Niki, and the rest of your family, I am so sorry for the loss of Sherry, she was truly a very wonderful lady. I know she was the center of your family and I hope your good memories will help you all through this loss.
Melissa Herman Adomshick
March 8, 2009
Sue, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I remember your Mother well as we were growing up, and all the times we would stay up late and laugh with her. She will be missed by all the lives she touched. May the following poem bring you comfort: To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Frank Gardner
March 8, 2009
TO THE FAMILIES OF Sherry Vandervort,very sorry to hear of your loss,may God be with you in yor time of need, Frank and Jan
Roger Winters
March 8, 2009
Brent....
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom....Karen and I are thinking of you, and know that God supplies grace and comfort during these sad times. Bless you bro.....
Lisa Furr
March 8, 2009
Wishing you all peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. God Bless!
Georgiana Williamson Brown
March 8, 2009
My sincere sympathy, Sherry was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her
Frisbie Family
March 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Ward
March 7, 2009
Understand the sorrow in your loss and may God give you peace. A great classmate and I am remembering the photo they took of us at the 50 plus reunion last August.
Jill (Jones) McNamee
March 7, 2009
What I recall of your mom is that she was always more than willing to have an even larger crowd of kids at the house for a party and fun! My thoughts are with you.
xxoo
Donna Noyes
March 7, 2009
I remember Sherry from high school. She was always peppy and fun-loving.
Gary Shuta
March 7, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to the entire family, I will miss her gesture of affection whenever I'd see her
bob warner
March 7, 2009
So sorry for your loss,she was a sweet person as was your father, remember the good times. Our prayers are with you , Bob and Carla
Vestal Fire Co. #2 Auxiliary
March 7, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Kathy Davanzo
March 7, 2009
I will miss sitting in church and praying with Sherry. There will be an empty space in the pew that no one can ever fill. We will all miss your loving smile and great sense of humor Sherry. God Bless.
Betty Lewis
March 7, 2009
Please accept my condolences at this sad time. I will always remember the great times we had golfing.
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