Sharon Levy Obituary
A memorial service will be Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapel. Cremation has taken place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
Cheri was born September 26, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois and was a bookkeeper having worked in the field of printing and also the Hotel Industry. She and her husband came to Deming in January 1996 and locally owned and operated the Teapot Dome until their retirement. Being active in the local community Cheri was former Executive Director and served on the Board of Directors of the Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County, and also served on the board of Directors of the Deming Senior Center and the Commission on Aging.
She is survived by her husband, Martin "Marty" Levy of Deming; brothers, James Finley and his wife Lauren of Charlotte, NC, Douglas Finley of Withamsville, OH ; sisters, Judith Tatera of Vanzant, MO, Maryfrances Gillen of Deming; cousin, Janet Ezop of Warrenville, IL, and 18 nieces and nephews.
Cheri was preceded in death by her mother and father, Evelyn and Edward Finley and by 1 brother, David Finley.
In lieu of flowers family requests that memorial contributions in Cheri's memory be made to the Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County, P.O. Box 1746, Deming, NM 88031.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory. To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.
811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: (575) 546-9671
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February 8, 2011
We are so glad to have visited with Aunt Sharon, Aunt Mary and Grandma Evelyn on our way out to California. We often think fondly about that visit. You'll be in our thoughts Uncle Marty, Aunt Mary and Joseph.
-Michael, Audrey (Rafi and Julian)
Jody Daugherty
January 23, 2011
You will be missed very deeply Aunt Sharon. My prayers to you Aunt Mary, Joe & Marty.
Jan & Jim Ezop
January 17, 2011
Cheri, you will be missed by everyone. Marty we are so sorry for your loss. We remember great times together. Maryfrances you were a blessing to Cheri and we know you will miss her.
January 16, 2011
Marty, we're so sorry to hear of Cheri's passing. She was a wonderful person, and all of us at the Senior Center and at Rabbit's cookouts will miss her. Our most sincere condolences to you, and to all of the rest of us who knew her and will miss her.
Jim and Diane Nuner
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January 16, 2011
My condolences to the family, MaryFran, Doug, Judy, and Jimmy. Sharon, I will miss you, I remember so many great times together. My love to you Marty. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love, Nan and Family
Diane and Jim Chatterton
January 16, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to Marty and family. Cheri was inspiration to all cancer patients and a great leader to our Cancer Support Group. Moving from the East coast after a bout with Ovarian Cancer and Clinical trial Cheri welcomed us to life in a small town.
John and Vera Nash
January 14, 2011
Our condolences to the family. Cheri was one of the first people we met when moving to Deming and made us feel right at home. We'll miss you.
Ray Trejo
January 14, 2011
Marty, we are so sorry for your loss, Cheri was a wonderful person and an inspiration to others! She will be greatly missed. Ray and Teri Trejo
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