Obituary of Sharon Lee 'Sherry' Sanders
Sharon Lee “Sherry” Sanders, 73, of Winamac, IN passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born on December 10, 1947 in Oak Park, IL to the late John and Beverly [Judae] Lenert. Sherry graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. She married Thomas J. Sanders on September 7, 1968 in Naperville, IL. He survives.
Sherry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also the friendly-faced license branch manager at the Winamac BMV. Sherry was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac where she formerly taught CCD and worked in the office.
Sherry’s greatest wish was for her children and grandchildren to always remember how much she loved them and know that she will always be with them.
She is survived by:
Thomas J. Sanders, Winamac, IN Husband
Nonie (Willie) Parish, Winamac, IN Daughter
Brian (Heather) Sanders, Monticello, IN Son
Allan Sanders, Winamac, IN Son
Laura (Joe) Fischer, Winamac, IN Daughter
Kayla Fox, Granddaughter
Morgan Parish, Granddaughter
Christopher Parish, Grandson
Jared Parish, Grandson
Taylor Sanders, Granddaughter
Kailey Sanders, Granddaughter
Hailey Sanders, Granddaughter
Jacob Sanders, Grandson
Joshua Sanders, Grandson
Aiden Fischer, Grandson
Weston Fischer, Grandson
3 Great Grandchildren: Wyatt, Hudson, and Leia
Barbara (Gary) Czyz, Sister
Jackie Lenert, Sister
John Lenert, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
John and Beverly [Judae] Lenert, Parents
Albert and Eleanore [McMahon] Sanders, In-laws
Tyler Fox, Grandson-in-law
Nora Mills, Sister-in-law
Laura Lenert, Sister-in-law
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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In Loving Memory
Sharon Sanders
1947 - 2021
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