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Sharon Belk Hand “Sherry” passed away March 28, 2016 at Pruitt Heath in Harrisburg NC after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Sherry was born in Charlotte , NC to Franklin D. Belk and Dorothy Kanipe Belk June 17, 1956. She grew up in North Charlotte and attended Garinger High School.
Sherry was a long time resident of Supply, NC where she enjoyed being close to the NC coast. She could often be found exploring and shelling at Holden Beach. Sherry worked along side the love of her life, Tracy Beck, for many years at Beck’s Floor Covering in Shallotte, NC. Sherry and Tracy were both actively involved in the motorcycling community in Brunswick County.
Sherry was an avid lobbyist for motorcyclist rights in NC. She worked feverishly with the Concerned Bikers Association in a fight against helmet laws. Sherry was a gentle soul with a fierce spirit. She was a mentor to many and always came from a place of peace. She will be missed by many.
Sherry was predeceased by her parents, her life partner, Tracy Beck, and her sister Pamela Belk Herrin.
She is survived by her only son, Adam Hand of Washington and his girlfriend, Jackie Ott.. Brother in law, Tony Herrin, neice Tammy Herrin Wilson and Jason and great nieces, Chloe and Chelsea. Also surviving are Tracy’s sister Shannon and Nephews Curtis and Casey who were a great source of comfort and pride to Sherry. She is also survived by her very special fur-baby Alli, who she loved dearly.
A memorial service will take place April 9, 2016 at Holden Beach, NC. Time and place are to be determined.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is serving the Hand family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
margaret vail says
Sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8 let us know that soon God will do away with death forever. Margaret
mark oder says
Mark Oder says:
April 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM
Sherry was one of a very close small group of friends that to came together in the third or forth grade and in my heart has continued to have a special bond throughout our lives. 50 years later I still consider her one of the best friends I’ve ever had. I probably haven’t seen Sherry in I around 30 years. I guess I always thought we would have a chance to catch up again. I didn’t realize Sherry was sick. I would have certainly loved to come see her once more and see her beautiful smile, experience her humor and wit, hear her unique enchanting voice,and felt the warmth of her brave heart. She was an exceptional person and an inspiration to everyone ever that truly knew her. About a year ago I received a short message from Sherry via social media. I guess she found a way to communicate to me through a friend of a friend or whatever. She simply said, “Mark I hope you have had a wonderful life.” I should have realized something serious was happening at that time but I missed it. I thought it was her just touching base in her sweet way just to say hello. If I had known I would have surely found out where she was and come to see her. I am lucky just to have known her and I am reminded once again just how short life is. Sherry was an absolutely gorgeous girl and her outward beauty was only matched by the beauty of the soul within. To know here was to love her and to love here was to admire her. From the time she was very young she always seemed to have a wisdom beyond her years. Those of you that had the opportunity to be near her as she grew older must be truly blessed indeed. My heart goes out to her family and friends and all who were ever graced by the “beam of light” that was Sherry’s life. I remember one sunny summer day when we were all still teenagers a few of us were over at her house and Sherry looked at me and said, “Mark listen to this you will love this song” and she put on and album, lowered the needle and cranked up the amp and Eric Claptons new song, “Bell Bottom Blues” came flowing out of the speakers, encircling the room, and totally penetrating my heart. Kind of a sad song but sometimes a sad song is the most beautiful. I loved that song and I played it endlessly. Finally I made it a point to not to listen to that song so much. In fact I had heard it so often I made a point not to listen to it. I think I will go put it on now and play it and cry for awhile. So long Sherry. You were a Superstar!