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Sherry GATTIS Obituary
Sherry Christine Gattis passed away on May 11, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 20, 1971 in Austin, Texas, she grew up in Gladewater, Texas and returned to Austin after attending UT-Tyler.
Preceded in death by her father, Roland C. Gattis, Jr., Sherry is survived by her grandparents, Emory and Wanda Muehlbrad, and Willie Dee Gattis, mother, Teresa DeShazer and stepfather, Billy DeShazer, sisters Paula Gattis and husband, Tommy Oney, Angelia Runyan and husband, Eric Runyan, Cynthia Kuhl and husband, Dan Kuhl, and brother Greg Gattis, 3 nephews, 1 niece and numerous other relatives and friends.
Throughout her career in accounting, Sherry worked for companies in both Kilgore and Austin, leaving a legacy of integrity, professionalism and pride in a job well done.
Sherry joined the P.E.O., a women's organization that promotes education and provides assistance to selected Texas residents in dire financial need through the TSOFI project. She also enjoyed traveling, flowers, and spending time with her beloved family and many friends.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, 6600 Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TSOFI, c/o T DeShazer, PO Box 323, Gladewater, TX 75647.
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Evelyn Wolf
May 21, 2015
I extend sympathy to the Gattis family in the loss of their beautiful Sherry. God be with you, to strengthen & console you during this difficult time. Sherry's grandmother, Mrs. Willie Dee Gattis if one of my very dear friends. Evelyn Wolf
May 20, 2015
My condolences to the family of Ms Gattis. May our caring God support you during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5 : 7 the
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