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Sherry Elrod Obituary

Sherry Ann Elrod Born 11/12/1953 Passed 5/4/2014 Born Silver City, NM. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother of six. She leaves her sons, T. J. Giron and Christopher Giron and stepsons, Scott Elrod and Jeff Elrod, and her husband, Van Elrod. She is also survived by her mother, Nellie Russell, and her sister, Dot Pelayl; wife of Norm Pelayo and brother, Billie Ray Russell of Silver City, New Mexico. There are also six grandchildren. Services will be at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. First Ave, Tucson. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 8, 2014 at ABBEY'S at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery following the Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sabbar Shrine Temple Transportation Fund or the Square and Compass Childrens Clinic. Arrangements by ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL. 520-888-1111.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 6, 2014.

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Jackie Weaver

April 30, 2021

Sherry was such an amazing woman! I think of her often and remember her incredible cooking. Love and hugs to her entire family.

Jennifer Frunzi

September 17, 2014

I am so glad i got to know Sherry! I had the privilege to do her hair for several years! She was the kindest person I had ever known! We always had a good laugh! Sherry always stayed so positive no matter what life brought her way! And she always looked amazing!! I will miss her smile!

Lisa (Lizardi) Eckhoff

May 23, 2014

My sincerest condolences to your family. I knew Sherri a short time and was touched by her.
May God Bless your family.

Marlene, Sherry, Rita

[email protected] Crutcher

May 21, 2014

My good good friend from High School! We laughed together would have slumber parties, I am glad I got to see you again at our 40 yr reunion, Sherry, I pray your family carry on your good and loving nature towards life...?See you again one day!

May 16, 2014

I am so happy that our paths crossed during our short time on this earth. You were a terrific boss and you will be missed by many. Donna & Jim Bougie

May 14, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Sal/Jan Picerno

May 10, 2014

Van - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. With our deepest sympathy, Sal and Jan Picerno

May 9, 2014

With our deepest sympathy. Anita Newell family

May 9, 2014

Our thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you all.

The Aranda's

May 8, 2014

With deepest sympathy to the Elrod Family.

May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm 83:18;Psalm 65:2) grant you the needed strength, courage and the sweetest peace during your time of grief.

Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.

Jackie Weaver (Smith)

May 8, 2014

Such a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her. She will be truly missed!

Nicole Cox

May 7, 2014

Sherry,
Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many! You will be missed so much! God bless your family during this hard time. XOXO

Auggie Cervantes

May 7, 2014

I will for sure miss you. It was a pleasure working with such a wonderful lady like you. Van you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Allen Morgan

May 7, 2014

I consider myself very lucky to have known such a gracious lady, you are already missed.

Kristy Evans

May 7, 2014

Sherry,
You were an amazing woman and you left a great impression in my life, thank you for that.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family; and your credit union family.

Dixie Hill

May 7, 2014

One of the nicest ladies there ever was. We will miss you so much! When we are born we cry and others rejoice. When we die others cry while we rejoice. As you enter the Kingdom Rejoice Sherry, rejoice.

Athena Pope

May 7, 2014

You will be deeply missed, God Bless you.

Jason Tanner

May 7, 2014

Sherry I am so happy to have met you, you always made me feel welcome in your family. You are a wonderful women and you are going to be greatly
missed! I love you!

Rich Griesser

May 7, 2014

Sherry, You were a true friend and I you gave so much to so many! You were an inspiration to me when I arrived at Pima and helped me find my way! You will be missed but your spirit lives on in all those you touched. You were a true blessing to our family. Love, Rich, Linda and Brenna

Debbie Metzger

May 6, 2014

Please accept my deepest condolences. I hope that you will have warm memories that will comfort you in these trying days.

Debbie Metzger

May 6, 2014

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. My hope is that you will have warm memories.

E Callahan

May 6, 2014

Sherry,
It was a pleasure knowing you,and working with you as you walk with angels know that you will be missed by your credit union family.God Bless

Richard & Mary Jane Schaaf

May 6, 2014

TJ and Chris, Our prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful and kind woman. She will be in your heart forever.

Richard & Mary Jane Schaaf

May 6, 2014

TJ and Chris, Our prayers are with you. Your mom was a delightful and kind woman. She will forever be with you.

Lori Grimsey

May 6, 2014

Van, T.J. and Christopher, Sherry was such a caring person, she will be missed by many. I am thankful for knowing her and have many happy memories of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Garner

May 6, 2014

Sherry, thank you for touching my families lives, I have loved having you as a sister. Am so grateful that you choose my brother to love and share your life with as his wife. Love to all our family.

Brandie & Terry Starks

May 6, 2014

Sherry we will miss you. We were blessed to know such a remarkable woman. You are forever in our minds and hearts.

May 6, 2014

Sherry, You changed my life. I will forever be a happier person because of you. -Kathylou Robello

Kristy Vaccaro

May 6, 2014

Sherry, you were always so sweet and caring. You are missed already by so many. Please know that your spirit lives on here with all the lives you have touched. Not just with your family and friends but the community as well. May you rest in peace.

Vanessa Estrada

May 6, 2014

You will always be in our hearts and we will miss you a lot.

Maggie Wilson-Sands

May 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Renee Nunley

May 6, 2014

Sherry you have always been such a good friend, and beautiful lady. You will be missed.

Cyndi Samples

May 6, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dana & Phil Bailey

May 6, 2014

Always an elegant lady...condolences for your family and loved ones who will miss you very much.

Jaquetta Ward

May 6, 2014

May you rest in peach Sherry...you will be missed.

May 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen Sahner

May 6, 2014

Sherry, you touched so many lives and will live on in our hearts.

May 6, 2014

Sherry you are now at peace and will be greatly missed.

Love,
Jerry & Kathy Welch

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