Irene Maher News Channel Eight left
ANGEL Sherri Leonard  center
Sen. Mike Fasano  right

In Memory of Sherri

  Did you ever meet one of those people who just stomped all over your heart and left huge footprints? Well let me tell you that had you known Sherri Leonard like the members of Survivors for Ovarian Cancer Awareness knew her, you would be a changed person and, may I add, for the better!
      That big infectious smile was instantly captivating. In spite of the fact that she was constantly fighting for her life she was driven to help others. Her wry sense of humor and her assertiveness when her intellect was challenged was a joy to behold. No one , no matter how many letters they had after their name, was going to put one over on Sherri.
     Sherri was a fighter, a champion, not just for Ovarian Cancer but also for Alzheimer's Disease and many other causes. She was there for anyone who needed her no matter what time of the day or night. As long as that little red car of hers ran, you had a ride to your doctor's office or whatever you needed. She gave talks in the community, visited and comforted other Ovarian Cancer patients and was totally dedicated to getting information out to the general public and the medical profession as to the vague symptoms of the very disease that was slowly but surely taking her life.
     Always upbeat, never a complainer, always your friend, compassionate, dedicated and energetic are just a few words that her friends would use to describe her.
    Her loving husband, Steve will love her forever!
    Her children Vincent, Michael and Christina will also carry their love for her in their hearts forever!
    We will miss Sherri but she will always be with us in our hearts. She will be our inspiration now and in the future!
     Sherri, I know that Juanita is waiting in Heaven to meet you. I know the two of you will be great friends and as our angels in Heaven you two will show us the way to continue to help others...

Sherri Leonard
Our Golden Angel
Picture taken November 3, 2001