Sharon Marie Dent, 59, of Alum Creek, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Cabell County, after a complicated ilness stemming from Pyoderma Gangrenosum.
Sherri was born in Charleston, W.Va., on October 5, 1952. She served as a system analyst/computer programmer for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. After graduating from George Washington High School, Sherri attended Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn., and graduated from West Virginia State University. She had worked for many years as a programmer in Charlotte, N.C., and was previously employed by the West Virginia Department of Revenue. She was a member of the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek, where she served as the church clerk for the past 7 years and had been active in the youth department.
She was preceded in death recently by her mother, Janet Lee Priestley Dent, and father Howard Maxwell Dent, Sr.
Sherri was that special friend who was loved by everyone who knew her. She was always lending a hand to help those around her and had returned to Alum Creek to care for her mother. She was a talented decorator and enjoyed scrap-booking. She loved to travel with family to visit family and friends across the U.S. Sherri left us far too early in life and we are deeply saddened for our loss.
She is survived by brother, Max Dent and his wife Cathy of Winfield; nieces, Julie Marie Sigmon (Jeremy), and Kristin Lee Fridley (Gary); grandnieces, Daka Marie Sigmon and Miley Gail Sigmon; grandnephew, Dylan Maxwell Fridley; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2011, at the Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, 4002 Coal River Road (Route 214 & Coal River Road), Alum Creek, with Pastor Keith George officiating. Reception immediately following. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Granvil George Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 506, Alum Creek, WV 25003.
Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon you were truly a wonderful & blessed lady, I will always remember the times we shared through growing up together, going to school & all the wonderful things we went through. You were the one that 1st brought me to Jesus, my heart is very sad & I will miss you something terrible. I know those lives you have touched in your life will have an emptyness but also will be forever cherishing that you were a part of their lives. I want to let everyone know how giving you were, always smiling & willing to be there when others needed help. My prayers go out to the family because of your loss, Rest in Peace, Sharon.
I will definitely miss my very Best Friend. Sharon you brought so much into my life. You were the essence of a true Southern Lady with the exception that you didn’t like Ice tea. I already miss you so much. I will miss all the Daka and Miley stories, all the scrapbooking treasures and the joy you brought into my life with you witty personality. To Sharon’s family, I will miss her so much. I will keep you in my prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Sharon you were truly one of a kind and you will be greatly missed! We all love you and will miss you. Rest in Peace.
To the family of Sharon, I am truly sorry for your loss and loved Sharon.