Sherryl Birkhead "Sherry" Toledo

1945 - 2017

Sherryl Birkhead "Sherry" Toledo obituary, 1945-2017, Louisville, KY

Sherryl Toledo Obituary

Toledo, Sherryl Birkhead "Sherry",

71, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born in Louisville, KY to her parents Robert Norman and Annie Mae Birkhead on July 20, 1945.

Sherry graduated from duPont Manual High School and earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Louisville and went on to earn her two graduate degrees from Western Kentucky University. She taught for many years in the Jefferson County Public School System and loved teaching.

She loved her family and took great pride in her children's accomplishments. She adored her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events. She loved to travel and was an avid fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals, and was also a member of the St. Albert Aces.

Sherry was preceded in passing by her parents, Robert Norman and Annie Mae Birkhead, brothers; John, Larry and Bobby Birkhead, and niece Sheila Birkhead.

Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 50 yrs, Ted Toledo, son; Dr. T. Keith Toledo (Mylene), daughter; Traci Evans (Jimmy), grandchildren; T. Dominic Toledo, Isabella Toledo, Clay Evans, and Vince Evans, sisters; Dr. Judith Ann Birkhead and Mary Elizabeth Ruark, and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held today, June 29, from 3-8 PM at the Arch L. Heady at Westport Village Funeral Home, 7410 Westport Rd. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 30, at 1 PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Autism Society of North Carolina, www.autismsociety-nc.org.

Please visit www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.

Published by Courier-Journal on Jun. 29, 2017.
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Bless your heart I'll never forget you get your rest baby I love you Ms Toledo.

Melissa Parker

October 20, 2017

So Sorry to hear of Mrs. Toledo's passing.Prayers are sent you her family. My she rest in peace.

Deretha Hornback

September 17, 2017

RIP! Ms Toledo, You were an awesome teacher an my first friend when I moved to the south end in 7th grade.

Deana Lindsey

July 1, 2017

I am so sorry to hear that Sherry has passed away. We were childhood friends growing up. Prayers to her family. May Sherry Rest In Peace now.

Jewell Gardner Young

June 30, 2017

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29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

7410 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222-4100

Jun

30

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

KY

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30

Burial

Cave Hill Cemetery

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Funeral services provided by:

Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

7410 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222-4100

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