Aunt Sherri is my godmother. I always called her my fairy godmother and now she has the wings. She had the best laugh and always called me ‘Mames.’ At the last golf tournament for Uncle Tom, the two of us got bloody marys, walked around, and picked out caps for prizes. She will be very missed.

Oh "Sherri baby, " I'd  sing,& you'd  sing," Amy what ya gonna do?!"~ I guess I am  gonna  just  keep  pushing  through  until  we see each  other  again!!!!♡ you will be  deeply  MISSED , Love you Bunches, Amy 

Oh my dear Sherri, I am at loss for words! You and I have worked together for 15 years, doing countless weddings, holidays, and other events. All you wanted to do was spend time with your grand babies. And if you were having a rough day, all I had to do was ask to see the latest photos and you were suddenly happy as can be. You were so proud of your daughters and your grandchildren! May God be with your family at this time. You will be missed! 

How do I find the words to describe how much you mean to me, Sherri?
How do I say good-bye to my twinzie?
Although we were born almost a year apart, we shared a special bond-a special connection that, at times, I felt no one could understand me the way you did.  When we were younger, we were always together, we felt we could do anything together. We were so much alike in many ways. As we grew it naturally changed, but we still shared that same connection and knew if we needed something the other would always be right there.
When you hurt, I hurt. When you were sad, I was sad.  When you were happy, I was happy.  When you had your girls, I felt like they were also mine to love, cherish, protect and always be there for them.  You were so proud of them and I was too. Thank you for sharing them with me.
You were a shiny star whose bright-glowing light, happy smile and infectious charisma made everyone want to be around you.  SHINE ON MY SISSY!
No one will ever fill the hole in my heart that started growing the day you left us.  I Love you my dearest sister!  Forever and always, your twinzie.


Dear Sherri,
How do I thank you? Thank you for welcoming me into the Barton family so many years ago. Although I was Patti's friend initially, you became a dear friend to me through the years, but not just a friend more like a sister! Thank you for your smile, your talent, your generous and fun-loving nature.  Thank you for sharing your creative talents whether it was arranging beautiful flowers or doing needlepoint for your girls, grandchildren or nieces & nephews. Thank you for your beautiful family! Your spirit will live on through them, keeping your memory alive. I know you and Tom are together again, watching over all your family. Thank you again Sherri, for being a blessing to me, your family & friends and everyone that had the privilege of knowing you! 

Holidays were always such a special time and this photo captures the joy and love of those happy times and the unbelievable bond between Sherri and her precious girls.  Christi & Katie we are so very sorry that  you had to say goodbye way too soon.  All our love, Stacy, Jerry, Maire and Gracie

My daughter and I got to know Sherri through my brother Doug.  When I think of Sherri, I think flowers.  It was a real 'gift' to all of us to have a contact with a talented florist!  Doug would order a bouquet from Sherri for birthdays, anniversaries, mother's day, etc.  Each bouquet was perfect - beautiful - special.  We're going to remember (and miss) Sherri each time we order flowers for future celebrations.  Thank you, Sherri!

It was fun growing up with a sister like  Sherri and I m so greatful for the nieces and nephews she s given me 

Sherri. I miss you so much. This doesn't feel real. I will always miss our break chats or Walter giving you a hard time, just because that's what he does. I will always remember when I was having a super hard time with new life adjustments and I talked to you about it and you listened and I could see how much you cared and gave me really great advise and helped me understand by telling me what I needed to hear. 
Another time...when you called me out for not saying hi. I was, and still am a huge busy body and sometimes, actually alot of times forgot to slow down and say hi. Ever since that day when you called me out, I have not been perfect, but I am mindful and stop to say hi. That's because of you! You tought me in that moment that it's important to acknowledge people who you care about no matter how busy you are. The busy and stress does not outweigh friendship. Thank you so much for that lesson. I will continue to try to grow in that area.
I will miss looking at your pictures and our quick chats. Love you forever Sherri! Walter and I miss you so much

My dearest, and bestest friend, Sherri.  You will be in my heart and thoughts until it is my time to join you. We will forever have all the memories, and love that was shared between you and your beautiful family towards me.  Katie and Christi, you both know what a wonderful woman you were blessed to have as a mom, and I hope that knowledge will allow you healing and peace going forward.  I love you all!!!

Katie & Christina:
We know there are no words that can ease your pain. Sherri was an amazing lady, and we feel privileged to have known her. We’re sharing in your sadness and grief as you remember your mother. Wishing you hope and healing when you’re ready. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. 
Our deepest condolences,
Torres-Flores Family (Joeidy, Wilo & Vandie)


Sherri is missed so much at work!
She put up with my silliness and my teasing her, we laughed alot.
I'll try to keep your 'spot' tidy.
Love ya, Gayle


 I will miss you so much, 42 years ago we picked you up from the bus in Denmark when you came to visit Denmark with the  group  people to people you looked like a model you was 17 years old  and we tried to show you the Danish sights around us and then you ask my sister Hanne and me to visit you and your family the following summer ..September was always our birthday month ,we shared so many good times fun times and hard times Christi and Katie I will always be here for you to tell you stories about your wonderful mom she loved you both so so much and also all the grandkids was her number one . When we visited we could never say goodbuy we are virgoses and very sensative we always used to say see you later Gitte

OBITUARY

Sherlyn Marie Bendel

September 17, 1963 – August 4, 2022

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill

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