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Sheryl Powers Obituary
Funeral services will be held at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, Kan. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 with internment will be at the Grainfield Cemetery.
Sheryl was born on May 13, 1967 in Quinter, Kan. to Rudolph and JoAnn Dinkel. She attended Grainfield Kansas Elementary and was a 1985 graduate of Wheatland High School. Sheryl graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State University with a BS degree in elementary education. Sheryl completed her Master's Degree in Educational Administration at Texas A&M – Commerce.
Sheryl began her career, teaching at Palco, Kan. for two years before moving to Waco, Texas, where she taught for six years at East LaVega Intermediate school. In 1997 she began teaching at Piner Middle School in Sherman, Texas, before becoming Assistant Principal at Sherman's Dillingham Intermediate in 2006. In 2009 she became Assistant Principal at Sherman ISD's Neblett elementary and was promoted to Principal the following year.
Sheryl was blessed with a daughter in 1996, Samantha (Sami) Erin Powers, who was the joy in her life. She loved following Sami's activities and lived for her happiness. She is survived by Samantha, of the home, her parents, Rudolph and JoAnn Dinkel of Quinter, Kan., three brothers, Ron (Vickie) Dinkel of Emporia, Kan., Allan (Wanda) Dinkel of Quinter, Tom (Nancy) Dinkel of Garden City, Kan., two sisters Kaye (Albert) Goetz of Park Kansas, Kathy (Mike) Mathes of Topeka, Kan., many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends as well as her students, staff, and community at Neblett Elementary and Sherman ISD. She will be sorely missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Samantha Powers Education Fund, c/o American Bank of Texas, PO Box 1234, Sherman, TX 75091-1234.
The online register book may be signed at www.waldofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sheryl Powers
Cindy Hibbard
October 13, 2012
I had the pleasure of teaching with Sheryl at LV and she was a wonderful teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. I will never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with Sami and your wonderful family as you journey through this devastating lost.
Joe and Maggie Clendenin
October 13, 2012
Ms. Powers,
You were and always will be a true blessing to all that knew you. You and your family will always be in our thoughs and prayers. God Bless
Love Always,
Joe and Maggie Clendenin
Deborah / Olivia Ackley / Lawrence
October 12, 2012
Sheryl was a wonderful help for my Grandchildren when they went to Dillingham. She touched many lives, and will be missed by many. May God be with each and everyone of the family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. And a special prayer is being said for Samantha. Olivia sends her deepest sympathy to you Samantha.
Jana Miller
October 12, 2012
Words cannot begin to express my sorrow. Sheryl was the rare type of friend that though miles eventually separated us and years passed, the special bond remained. Sami, you were like my first grandchild, and I will always cherish being a part of your entry into this world. My heart aches for you and all the family. Just know that thoughts and prayers are with you, and all that knew and loved Sheryl suffer the loss with you. God be with all of you.
Diana Scriven
October 12, 2012
The world has lost an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go to the family. May God Bless you all and walk with you through this difficult time. I have been very blessed and priveleges to have known Sheryl for the short time I did, and will be forever grateful for the wonderful beginning she provided for my grandchildren, the Reynas, for their start of their education experience. My hope and prayers go the the Neblett Family that the youngsters will receive the guidance they need to get through this time.
Diana Scriven
October 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Trust in God and He will carry you through this hard time. My prayers also go out to the Neblett Family - I hope and pray that the youngsters will have the guidance and understanding to help them through. It was my privelege to have known this wonderful lady for the short time I did, and am very grateful to her for being such an important part of my grandchildren, the Reyna's beginnings in their education experience. May Sheryl rest in peace in the loving hands of our Lord and Saviour.
Clay Sims
October 12, 2012
Sarah and I cannot express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of Sheryl. As Sarah's principal the last three years we were in Sherman, she bacame a mentor and a dear friend. The texts that Sarah and Sheryl would exchange are gut-busting funny and now are cherished memories. Although not her principal, our Emma loved Sheryl and would go out of her way to make sure she went to her office and said hi. The world has lost a wonderful educator, colleague, and dear friend. The loss cannot ever be filled, but our memories can soothe the wound that will forever be open.
To Sami - may God bless you and keep you strong. You were fortunate to have an all-too-short 16 years with your mother, and you have turned into the young woman she dreamed you would be. When we would sit in your mom's office after school and just chit chat, her face would absolutely light up when she talked about you and she was so incredibly proud of you, your hard work and accomplishments. You were the light of her life and she loved you dearly. If there is ever anything Sarah and I can EVER do for you, please do not hesitate to call upon us...anytime.
To the Neblett and SISD family, once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat. Even though we are 300 miles away, we grieve along side you.
Heaven has gained another angel, and we can only hope we can ascend to reunite down the road.
Ashley Czaplewski (Whitford)
October 12, 2012
Sheryl was my 8th grade math teacher at Piner Middle school during the 2002-2003 school year. She was one of my favorite teachers, not to mention a very fun and caring person. Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of her family, especially Sami.
Melenie Barajas
October 12, 2012
RIP Sheryl- you will be truly missed by all! Our prayers are with young Sami and the family and no worries mama, Sami has been embraced by the entire community and is in good hands! Keep an eye out for Sherman every now and again! God Bless you for your service to the children and community!
October 12, 2012
My deepest condolence to the family. May God give you His peace.
Sincerely,
Mrs. G. Crump
Anita Loa
October 12, 2012
Prayers for Peace and Strength during this difficult times.
I knew Sherly while at La Vega Intermediate. my deepest condolences.
Kim Hawkins
October 12, 2012
There is not a word in the English language sufficient to describe the hole that has been left in all of our hearts. Sami, you were your mom's world. I will pray for the strength that you will need to cope and persevere. You are a special girl, and you are surrounded by many people who love you. Kay & Albert, Kathy & Mike, Tom & Nancy, Allan & Wanda, Ron & Vickie, Rudy & JoAnn-- what a fabulous family you are-- Sheryl loved you so much! She used to quiz me on who was married to whom; it was important to her that her friends know all of the Dinkel siblings and their respective spouses. I will pray for you as well. I know that you all will work together to cope with your loss and to do what is best for Sami. God bless you all!
Cassie Harrison
October 12, 2012
You will be greatly missed by very many,you touched so many lifes you will always be remembered,My Prayers are with The Powers Family as well as SISD too
October 12, 2012
What a wonderful Person God has taken from us, I feel very blessed to have known her.. Prayers to Sami and the Dinkle Family for your LOSS... Deana Cantrell
Lisa Lux
October 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers pour out to Sami and all of Sheryl's family. May God bring peace into your hearts and comfort you. God Bless, Lisa Lux
Jennifer Lilly Engle
October 12, 2012
To lose a person who brought so much to the lives she touched is devastating. Along with time, the sweet memories we hold of Sheryl ease the chasm created and make us stronger. Sami, please know that during this most difficult time of your life, so many are praying for strength for you.
October 12, 2012
Another flower pulled for His Garden. The Powers family and SISD you are in my prayers.
Judy Blanton
October 12, 2012
Your light will forever glow in the students and staff at Neblett Elementary School.
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