Sherry Southard

21 November 1942 -- 19 July 2022

Family includes husband Bruce, sons Derek and Mark, daughter in law Dana, grandsons Benjamin and Jack, sister Glenda Brown, nephew Larry Brown and his son Zander.

When I completed my undergraduate degree at Purdue, I also earned a secondary education certification. As part of that program, I student taught 7th graders math. I learned that I loved teaching, but I most likely would not survive teaching in middle school. After earning my PhD, I taught at Oklahoma State University (11 years) and then East Carolina University (23 years). Those who know me are aware of my accomplishments. My students are my accomplishments. You gave me more than I gave you.

I loved and was loved by family, friends, and students, many of whom moved into the categories of family and friends.

"There is a universal truth we all have to face, whether we want to or not, everything eventually ends. [But] some people ... are so much a part of us, they'll be with us no matter what. They are our solid ground. Our North Star. And the small clear voices in our hearts that will be with us ... Always!" (From Alexis, Graduation Speech, Castle)

Any donations in my name should be to groups working to support women's rights, eliminate hunger, protect animals, improve education, or any organization whose work you value.