Cherri Ann Hurley Brinley

Ms. Brinley was the best teacher I ever had and I will truely miss her. She new how to teach students and make it fun at the same time! It wasn't just read the book and do the work sheets. We did activities that would help us understand. The one year she tought me was the year I learned the most. God Bless Ms. Brinley and her family

Cherri, you are the most amazing and inspiring person that I have ever known. Your strength, understanding, and "Pollyanna" outlook will remain an example to me. I miss you so much but I am glad that you are at peace now. I guess you get to ask God about the duck billed platypus first! I love you so much and I wish you could be there in person when I have the baby but I know you will be there in spirit. Love you!

Alan and the Smith family, I hope you are doing well. My prayers are with...

I have fond memories of my cousin Cherri Ann. As children we had annual half way across the country visits together. Each of grew from toddlers to children to young ladies, many miles apart but with love for each other and family. With adulthood we went in different directions and after reading all of the wonderful accolades in this guestbook, it is with regret that we wern't closer in out later years. Cherri was a girl with a love for life and her family. I know she loved you all. Jetta...

There is a huge void at St. Edward without you, but knowing that you are not suffering and with God is comforting. We are so glad we were able to have had you in our lives. Your son, Alan, is a fantastic, young man. We miss you.

Thanks to all of you who wrote such positive and insightful comments about my sister, Cherri. I was out of the country and did not know how ill she was or that she had passed on. Your stories and memories are a blessing to me as I am sure they are, and will continue to be, for Alan. She was a truly gifted and inspired teacher who loved God, her students, and her career. She loved Alan most of all, and I know she will continue to watch over him.

Ms. Brinley was a passionate and dedicated science teacher. I treasure the 2 years that I worked with her on Science Ambassador Program. Her enthusiasm and dedication to teaching young people science inspired me to remain active in science program till date. My daughter looked forward to her science classes and the wonderful NASA program opportunities that she made possible for them. Her inspirations, guidance and impact on her students will never be forgotten and will remain to benefit our...

Wow, words cannot even begin to describe how much you have taught me in just two years. Not only did you teach me soo much about science, you opened my eyes up to the person that I am meant to be in this world. Without you, I probably would have spent my whole life searching for the answers. I not only hope that you are in a better place, I know you are. Even though your not on this earth, you are more alive to me than ever. I love you Ms. Brinley, and thank you, thank you for never giving up...

To The Family of Cherri Brinley,

Thank you Cherri for teaching our girls to always look towards the future. Cayla and Christian looked foward to Cherri teaching them everyday while they attended St. Edward. The girls and the rest of our family will miss Cherri. Cherri was always the calm in the storm, when the waters weren't so smooth at St. Edward. Our prayers and thoughts are with Cherri, Alan, and the entire Brinley Family.

Sandra, George, Cayla, Christian, and Tony...

Alan, what a beautiful, talented, inspiring, and courageous person your mother was. Her friendship was genuine and I am blessed to have know her for 17 years. Her love for you was as perfect as a mother's love can be. I will miss her and keep her in my daily prayers. May you find comfort in my sympathy and in knowing she is smiling down and watching over you.