Sherry Tester

Fairmount - Sharon Tester, 69, of Fairmount was called home to the gardens of heaven on May 16, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born June 19, 1944 in Danville the daughter of Laverne and Wilma Hamm; and granddaughter of Hobart and Myrtle Hamm. She married Charles Tester on June 10, 1962 at Fairmount Methodist Church; he survives and will dearly miss his beloved wife of 52 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles; her daughter, Jennifer (Steve) Cord; her daughter-in-laws, Becky Tester and Linda Tester; her brothers, Gary and Vernie; her sisters, Carol, Delynn, and Jackie; her Grandchildren, Caleb Cord, Chelsea Cord, Chadd (Amanda) Tester, Chase (Amber) Tester, Jacee Tester, Josh Tester, and Holly Tester; her great-grandchildren, Caden and Jacob Tester. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son Steven. Sherry was an extraordinary person whose heart knew no bounds, she loved being with her family; she was a very proud mother, grandmother, and mammy. She embraced every event her family participated in. Sherry was also known for her baking. Out of everything that she would bake, her Christmas cookies were a well-known favorite. She also enjoyed her flower gardens, and the hummingbirds that came with them. The past few years Sherry enjoyed relaxing in her recliner with her pet poppy on her lap. Above all else, Sherry loved her family and friends; she will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate enough to have crossed her path. A celebration of Sherrys life will be held at 3:30pm on Tuesday May 20, 2014 at The Catlin United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held on Tuesday May 20, 2014 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at The Catlin United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made in Sherrys honor to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Please join the Tester Family in sharing memories, pictures, and videos of Sherrys life on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.