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Sheryl Shockley

Sheryl Shockley

Sheryl G. Shockley, 63, a native of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth. Sheryl was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Fort Worth, to the late Ruth and James Shockley. She graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1968 with honors and received an associate's degree from Stephens College where she was vice president of her sophomore class and a member of the Stevens Suzys, a renowned modeling organization. Sheryl earned a bachelor of science in secondary education from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority member. Sheryl was a history and speech instructor while living in New York with her former husband and son. She was an active Junior League member and was ordained an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Bedford Hills, N.Y. In 2007, Sheryl moved to Taiwan to teach English and remained there until her death. She had a passion for researching ancestral lineages, history, antiques and the arts. She will be remembered for her creativity, loyalty, sense of humor and zest for life. Survivors: Son, Graham van Ginkel and daughter-in-law, Emily Kuo; granddaughter, Elizabeth "Ellie" van Ginkel; sister, Susan Estes Ruehmann; and a host of other family and friends. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=sheryl-graham-shockley&pid=172775904#sthash.uZxeuW0H.dpuf

Sherly G. Shockley, 63, a native of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.  Memorial service:  10 a.m. Saturday (October 18) at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth.  Sheryl was born Oct. 18, 1950 in Fort Worth, to the late Ruth and James Shockley.  She graduated from R. L. Paschal High School in 1968 with honors and received an associate's degree from Stephens College where she was vice president of her sophomore class and a member of the Stevens Suzys, a renowned modeling organization.  Sheryl earned a bachelor of science of secondary education from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority member.  Sheryl was a hisotry and speech instructor while living in New York with her former husband and son.  She was an active Jumior League member and was ordained an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Bedford HIlls, N.Y.  In 2007, Sheryl moved to Taiwan to teach English and remained there until her death.  She had a passion for researching ancestral lineages, history, antiques and the arts.  She will be remembered for her creativity, loyalty, sense of humor and zest for life.  Survivors:  Son, Graham van Ginkel and daughter-in-law, Emily Kuo; granddaughter, Elizabeth "Ellie" van Ginkel; sister, Susan Estes Ruehmann; and a host of other family and friends.

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Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=sheryl-graham-shockley&pid=172775904#storyliSheryl G. Shockley, 63, a native of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth. Sheryl was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Fort Worth, to the late Ruth and James Shockley. She graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1968 with honors and received an associate's degree from Stephens College where she was vice president of her sophomore class and a member of the Stevens Suzys, a renowned modeling organization. Sheryl earned a bachelor of science in secondary education from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority member. Sheryl was a history and speech instructor while living in New York with her former husband and son. She was an active Junior League member and was ordained an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Bedford Hills, N.Y. In 2007, Sheryl moved to Taiwan to teach English and remained there until her death. She had a passion for researching ancestral lineages, history, antiques and the arts. She will be remembered for her creativity, loyalty, sense of humor and zest for life. Survivors: Son, Graham van Ginkel and daughter-in-law, Emily Kuo; granddaughter, Elizabeth "Ellie" van Ginkel; sister, Susan Estes Ruehmann; and a host of other family and friends. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=sheryl-graham-shockley&pid=172775904#sthash.uZxeuW0H.dpuf
 
Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=sheryl-graham-shockley&pid=172775904#storylink=cpySheryl G. Shockley, 63, a native of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St., Fort Worth. Sheryl was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Fort Worth, to the late Ruth and James Shockley. She graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1968 with honors and received an associate's degree from Stephens College where she was vice president of her sophomore class and a member of the Stevens Suzys, a renowned modeling organization. Sheryl earned a bachelor of science in secondary education from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority member. Sheryl was a history and speech instructor while living in New York with her former husband and son. She was an active Junior League member and was ordained an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Bedford Hills, N.Y. In 2007, Sheryl moved to Taiwan to teach English and remained there until her death. She had a passion for researching ancestral lineages, history, antiques and the arts. She will be remembered for her creativity, loyalty, sense of humor and zest for life. Survivors: Son, Graham van Ginkel and daughter-in-law, Emily Kuo; granddaughter, Elizabeth "Ellie" van Ginkel; sister, Susan Estes Ruehmann; and a host of other family and friends. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=sheryl-graham-shockley&pid=172775904#sthash.uZxeuW0H.dpuf

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10/06/14 11:12 PM #1    

Hope Griffith (Matthews)

Sheryl's death has hit me really hard!  We grew up together in school and in church at First Presbyterian Church where her services are to be held.  We had planned to get together when she was to return next month from Taiwan.  Sheryl was a great friend, classmate, Phylades sister and a good Christian!  I will truly miss her!  Rest in peace, Sheryl.


10/07/14 08:35 PM #2    

Susan Coleman (Russell)

I have many fond memories of Sheryl and her whitty Facebook post would make me smile.....I am glad I got to see her the last time she was in town......just never thought it would be the last time. Rest In Peace my friend.....I will miss you.


10/09/14 02:13 PM #3    

Tom Wood

I haven't seen "Shockley" for some time now, but I always remembered her infectious smile and laughter.  She truly was one of the most geniune girls I have ever known.


10/17/14 09:15 AM #4    

Sharon Seybold (Yeary)

Sheryl was my best friend in High School and I loved her outgoing spirit and smile.  Lost contact for a few years then got back in touch severak years ago and then again in March.  I feel such a loss over her death and feel she was taken too early but I try to remember it's God's timing -not miine.  I will miss her very much.


10/17/14 03:25 PM #5    

Suzie Allen (Graf)

I was so saddened to hear about Sheryl's death.  Like Hope, we had been talking for the past few months about her coming to Ft. Worth in November and about our granddaughters. We also talked a lot about growing up together in First Presbyterian Church.   It is unbelievable that she is now gone.  My condolences to Graham, who we knew as a camper here, to Susan her sister, and her entire family.

 


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