Sherry Phillips Quick Russell

Sherry Phillips Quick Russell, 53, of Crescent Circle, Cheshire, died Sunday (March 10, 2002) at her home. She had lived in Connecticut for the past 25 years. Before moving to Connecticut she resided in Dalton, MA, for 25 years. Born in Charlotte, NC, May 9, 1948, daughter of Vanda Phillips Reeb of Pittsfield, MA, and the late Walter Quick, she was a 1966 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State College in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in art education. At the time of her death, Ms. Russell was employed as a customer service representative with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies in New Haven, where she had worked for the past 25 years. Prior to that, she taught art in the Berkshire Regional School District for three years. She was a member of the Dalton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed theatre and art. She also enjoyed yoga, aerobics, running, and skiing. Besides her mother of Pittsfield, MA, Ms. Russell leaves her stepfather, Charles W. Reeb of Pittsfield, MA; a brother, David S. Quick of Kingwood, TX; her companion, Tony Palmero of Cheshire; and her best friend, "Zachary". A Memorial Service for Ms. Russell will be held Friday, March 15, at 1 p.m. at the Dalton United Methodist Church with Rev. John R. Smith, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Ashuelot Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ms. Russell may be made to the Dalton United Methodist Church in care of DERY-FOLEY Funeral Home, 890 East Main Street, Dalton, MA, or to Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.