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Sheryl Holland Obituary
Born Sept. 28, 1950, in Johnson City, she was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Balles Davis. On June 5, 1971, in Endicott, she married Gregory Holland, who survives.
Sheryl was a graduate of Vestal High School, and worked at the former Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co., prior to her marriage. After moving to Olean with her husband, she worked for many years as a teacher's aide, for Susan Morgan at East View Elementary School, prior to her retirement.
She was deeply devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved so much. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her husband Gregory; a son, Joseph (Sara) Holland of Endicott; two grandchildren, Tabatha and Carter; a brother, Randy (Melanie) Davis of Largo, Fla.; two sisters, Lori (Fran) Martin of Port Crane and Tracy (Rodney) Grover of Endicott; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will be present to receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 23, 2020) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorials if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The use of a mask will be required during visitation at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.
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Corinne Potter
September 25, 2020
My condolences to all who love Sherry, which would be anyone who met her. I met her through work at Eastview. We joked that had I attended public school we may have known one another sooner, as I grew up in Vestal.
Blessings as you go on from here.
Corinne Potter
George @ Patty Talabisco
September 24, 2020
Greg & Family,
We are saddened by the loss of Sherry and know how close you were. We hope you find comfort &
peace in the days ahead knowing how much she meant to others as well. Take care.
Lola Stoughton
September 24, 2020
Greg and family,
God bless you all with peace, comfort and strength in this difficult time.
Your friends at D-R
Laura McGovern, Glenda Hall, Judy Lotter, Jean Moran, Cathy Marsh, Lola Stoughton
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