Sheryl Laird Obituary - (2009) - Lakeland, FL - The Ledger

Sheryl Partington Laird

SHERYL
PARTINGTON
LAIRD, 39

LAKELAND - Sheryl Partington Laird, 39, was born in Lakeland General Hospital March 28, 1970. She died of violent causes October 12, 2009.
She is survived by: her seven year old daughter, Kelly Shea; her parents, George and Natalie Partington; a brother, Douglas B. Partington, her sister, Elizabeth Anthem Partington; as well as an aunt and uncle and three cousins in New York State.
Sheryl graduated from Lakeland Senior High School and attended Tampa Technical Center where she completed the course for commercial art. She had been employed at THE FLYER in Tampa for 18 years as a graphic artist.
A memorial fund for her daughter has been established at Mid Florida Credit Union in lieu of flowers. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Oct. 29th for family and friends at Heath Funeral Chapel on 328 South Ingraham Avenue at 7P.M. with a short reception following the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.

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Published in The Ledger on Oct. 25, 2009.

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13 entries

October 13, 2010

Thinking of you today.

patricia keith

October 11, 2010

Sheryl was my aunts bestfriend. I knew her VERY well. She will be missed very much. She didn't deserve what happened at all, she was one of the nicest people I knew. Sheryl was a very caring person. My aunt knew her all her life, she was the kindset person she had ever known. She was a wonderful mother as well. Sh eloved her daughter very much. I thought of Sheryl as another aunt. She will be greatly missed. But she is in a better place. R.I.P ILY SHERYL !!

Shelby

October 29, 2009

Our sympathy goes out to the family. There are no adequate words of comfort to ease the pain, but your memories will keep Sheryl close to your hearts. All of our family had ties to Sheryl from work. She will be missed.

Catalano Family

October 28, 2009

Kelly and family, although I hadn't seen Sheryl in a long while, we worked together daily for over 18 months. She was a wonderful, kind and most creative lady, who on more than one occasion made me look like a hero with my customers. Sheryl was very gifted and a major asset to the Flyer staff. My heart was broken when I heard the devastating news of her horrible passing.
I know each of you are questioning everything now but I pray that your family is as strong in faith as Sheryl was. God will get you through this most difficult time.
Kelly was the light in her mothers life, she most especially looked forward to picking her up and seeing her at the end of our more hectic days. No words could ever express my deepest sorrow on the loss of your mother, child and sister.
May God help you daily in this long struggle you are facing and keep you close in His arms, my prayers are with each of you

Louise Gravelle

October 27, 2009

Elizabeth and family~my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I can still remember all your wonderful stories about you and your sister, even way back when we were in nursing school together. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. God Bless all of you~

Tina Messer

October 27, 2009

Although I never had the pleasure to meet Sheryl I have heard so much about her from her sister Liz. Everyone in the office knows all about Kelly Shea as her Aunt Liz raves about her all the time. Liz loves that little girl as if she were her own and I know that she will be a wonderful mother to her. No words can express my sorrow for your family but I know that Liz has strong faith in the Lord and this will help her get through this difficult time. My prayers are with you and I pray for you to find peace. Kelly Shea is lucky to have such a loving family and I wish you the best.

Jamie Tobias

October 27, 2009

Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joan Budd

October 27, 2009

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Eva Hall

October 26, 2009

I have known Sheryl and her family for more than 10 years through our church. I will always remember her as a sweet, loving, and very helpful person. There is no doubt in my mind that God is taking care of her in a very special place where we will all join her in the future. No doubt she is being a wonderful blessing where she is now as she was with us.

Blessings & Love to her and her family,
Aldon K. Samaha

October 26, 2009

Sheryl you will be missed by all at Quest. I was thinking about when I first met you at Quest almost 2 years ago. A year ago you came to my home and we had fun at our worship team's Christmas party. I am praying for your daughter and your family. I will miss you. Linda Petruzzi

Linda Petruzzi

October 25, 2009

Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Mary Homler Thomas, LPN

October 25, 2009

I work at Lime Street Elementary. I am the Kindergarten Para. I have loved Kelly since she was in Kindergarten. I talk to her nearly everyday at dismissal while we wait for Happy Days van to come in the afternoon. I was heartbroken to hear the horrifying news and tradegy that Kelly and your family has had to endure. Kelly is such a sweet child and if there is anything I can do for you/her please let me know.
I would be happy to help with clothes, shoes, toys...whatever she may need. She has told me about her new mommy and daddy and big brother. My name is Brenda Hart and my e-mail is:
brenda.hart@polk-fl.net
My prayers are with your family, I am SO SORRY for your loss.

October 25, 2009

Im so sorry about Sheryl she will be truly missed. My heart goes out to Kelly. Her friend Joshua from school says he is sorry. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

kimberly johnston

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