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Sherri Ann Ruell Holdren, 59, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2020 at The Laurels of Salisbury.
She was born November 21, 1960 in Alpena, MI to the late Gerald Ruell and Marjorie Gapske. She graduated from Alpena High School in 1978, and she loved helping others and informing them of COPD and was animal advocate.
In addition to her parents, Sherri was preceded in death by her husband, Jerold Holdren.
Sherri is survived by daughters, Danielle Ruell (Jared) of Nebo; Barbara Pender (David) of Cleveland; Sara Holdren of Woodleaf; Brittany Holdren of Salisbury; Maggie Holdren of Salisbury; grandchildren, Zachary, Erin, Jayson, Hunter, Madison, Haley, Baylee, Charlie, and Nyoka; and sister, Jennifer Hoppe (Harvey) of Michigan; and beloved dogs, Tyson and Kilo.
There will be a memorial service held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Woodleaf Baptist Church, 7790 Woodleaf Road, Woodleaf, North Carolina 27054.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the COPD Foundation, www.copdfoundation.org or Humane Society of Rowan County, PO Box 295 Salisbury NC 28145-0295.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Holdren family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Deena smith says
Prayers for your family. Sorry for your loss.
Deena, Jada and Bree
Judy says
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Judy Bose
Lara bryant says
We are all praying for your family .
Your work girls
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Sherry Thompson says
So so sorry for your loss, prayers for your family. A COPD friend.
Sherry Thompson
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Cathy Rataj says
So sorry for your loss. But I am proud she is not in pain anymore. This disease is so mean ????
Kimberly Kotsiris says
My name is Kimberly and your beautiful mom and i were Facebook friends. She gave me great advice on so many things. She was my 2nd mom. I will truely miss her. My prayers and all my love to all of you! God bless
laurie walsh says
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers your way!!! ………. Fly high my COPD friend!!
Laurie Walsh
Joseph Edwards says
Sherri was loved by many, she had a big heart full of love and compassion. I have known Sherri since 1995 and am the father of three of her grandkids…….and since I’ve know Sherri, I’ve never met another person quite like her. She will be missed by many, but still loved by all of us.
Elly Kidd says
God bless you will be missed by many. Prayers for families in this journey called life. Hugs and blessings RIP!!
ELLY KIDD
Jack & Teresa Eller says
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs your way.
Debbie Campbell says
I will miss Sherri. I knew her via Facebook. I looked forward to her sharing of the daily prayers. She was a precious lady and will be missed. Sending prayers for the family! ????????????
Elaine says
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sherri was an inspiration to many of us who suffer with COPD and will be deeply missed.
Judi Casey says
My heart goes out to all of Sherri’s family and friends! She was the best and I will miss her deeply! Hugs!
Judi Casey says
Sherri was my Bestie and I loved her to the moon and back! She helped me through so much! I will miss her deeply!
Tina Lofing says
Such a sad day when your mother, went away. She was an awesome lady and a blessing all in one. She brought the best advice to our COPD group with love and cnpassion. My deepest sympathy for ya all ????????????
Paula says
I’m so very sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
Lucy says
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Barb. Hobbs says
My deepest sympathy going out to Sherris daughters and Family..She was a real warrior and she will be missed on this groups page….
Barb Hobbs from Ontario Canada.
Lee Ann Hopkins says
Your Mom was such a blessing to me and so many others. My deepest condolences to each of you.
Marian Meehan says
Will miss you ,, you have given such hope in my COPD Journey
Lucy Kessler says
RIP, my dear friend. You are loved, you will be missed. Prayers for Sherri’s daughters.
Lucy
janet madura says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the memories you’ve made and the love you shared.
Susan Nichols says
Though I never met Sherri in person, she was a very good friend to me. She was an angel here on this earth and now is in her heavenly home. thoughts and prayers for her family and her friends. Fly high Sherri. until the day we meet again.
Kimberly says
Our loss is Heavens gain as you walk over the Rainbow ???? Bridge to be the caretaker of so many animals who are waiting for their owners to come home. I’m so thankful to you Sherri for giving so many of us (COPD) HOPE when we thought there was none! You were the light in our hearts that will never go out and will burn until it’s our time to be part of that COPD welcoming committee in Heaven when we also trade in our machines for lungs! Thank you for helping us for as long, as hard and as much as you did!
Kimberly
Lynda Talbert says
Sherri was my friend, my help in times of my needs. Her posts blessed us all. I loved her, yet never had the privilege of meeting her in person. I will one day when we stroll over Heaven together. God bless you with peace and comfort during this time of such loss. Your Mom was a special lady who will live in hearts forever. ❤️✝️????
Brenda Wolske says
I never met her only knew her through Southern Recipes but I read her daily posts every morning to help start my day. She will be missed by many. Many prayers for her family and friends. RIP Sheri.
Char Haschak says
My deepest sympathy to all her family, may she Rest In Peace, I never met or knew this lady until I became a member of COPD family.
Eva Lewis says
Sherri was an angel on Earth and such a blessing to many of us. We loved her and will miss her.
Nan Katzenberger says
Prayers and blessings for all of you on the loss of your mom! I am so very sorry!????
Annie Watson says
My Prayers to thoughts be with you all.Im sorry for your loss of your mom. She definitely will be missed. Rest in peace my dear friend.from CODP Family
Annie Watson from Canada Ontario ????
Susan Clavin says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time so sorry for your loss love and hugs to you from me gone but never forgotten always in my heart now and forever more love you Sherrl Sherrl Ruell Holdren
Christi Thompson says
Sherri was such an inspiration in the COPD family. She will be missed! Prayers go out to her family. God Bless… Christi Thompson
Lori Dial & Family says
I am So Sorry for Your Loss. Praying for your family Sara. ❤️
Brenda says
Such a kind hearted person in the COPD group. Her compassion to help others will be missed. She is no longer struggling herself and may she Rest In Peace. Condolences to her girls and their families.
Sharon Matthews says
I hadn’t known Sherri long but she helped give me the strength and ability to get through COPD she was a friend a mentor and a wonderful lady . Prayers to her family she will be missed by many.
Nenette West says
You are loved and will be missed! Rest in eternal peace with our Lord…you are a lovely lady and although we never met, I love you my sister! May the love of God comfort those who mourns your passing. You will continue to live in our hearts❤️????????????❤️????????????❤️????????????
Gail Miller says
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss her. Sherri was the heart and soul of our COPD group and she will be forever sadly missed. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Jolene bender says
Gonna miss your prayers and your friendly knowledgeable words in our group.❤❤❤
Donald ,Sherry Holdren says
Sorry your loss prayers your way.
Randy Cole says
Sherri,, from the day’s when we were kids growing up in Alpena to the day you passed, I will always cherish our friendship. I’ll miss our long late night chats on F.B. as I will miss you.. My heart goes out to your family and your memories can never be erased from my mine.. Love you my friend. Randy Cole..
Karen Spurk says
May God comfort the family in this time. She was so sweet and helpful. Can’t believe she’s gone but she’s dancing with Jesus now. Miss you girl.
Karen Spurk
Amber Pickler says
Sherri taught me a lot about life growing up. She devoted her life to her family and dogs. I will never forget you, “Ma. Just remember, she is feeling no more pain.
Prayers for the family.
Scott & Cindy Miller says
Sending our love and prayers,
Terry says
Deepest condolences to the family. Sherri was an inspiration and a genuinely kind and truly helpful soul. She will be deeply missed by many in the COPD community. Rest peacefully and breathe easy once more, Sherri. ????????????????
MARGIE TYSON says
My deepest condolences , prayers & thoughts are with you.
Rejoice in Peace my FB friend. Breathing easy now, I know. ????????????