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Sherry Lynn Palmer

February 28, 1963- September 30, 2019

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Sherry Lynn Palmer of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on September 30, 2019, at the age of 56.

Sherry was born on February 28, 1963 in Morgantown, WV to Gene and Sharon Allen. She was an office administrator for D. Gibson Restoration. As a resident of Prince George’s County she gave her time to local schools.

Sherry’s joys were watching her grandchildren grow, caring for her plants, and the many wild animals in her yard, the wild turkeys, raccoons and deer. She was particularly fond of a doe and her two fawns that visited regularly.
Sherry was an avid Redskins and West. Virginia Mountaineers fan.

Sherry also had a love for Harley Davidson‘s, she loved the freedom they provided and the joy of the open road.

She loved all animals but especially her dogs, Crimson and Clover.

She is lovingly survived by husband Mike Palmer, daughter Mandy Ketchum, son-in-law Joe Ketchum, son Kevin Roberts, daughter-in-law Kimberly Roberts,daughter Felecia Finch and son in law Ezzard, grandchildren Kylee Ketchum, Nathan Roberts, McKenzie Roberts and Kylie Finch. She is also survived by sisters Barbara Dabler, Deborah Snyder, brothers Kenny Allen and Steve Allen, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Despite her illness Sherry was an eternal optimist and enjoyed every moment. Sherry touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends at Rausch Funeral home 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Thursday October 10, 2019 from 12 to the time of the funeral service at 2 PM. Interment is private.

Donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis foundation.

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Visitation

Thursday, October 10, 2019
12-2 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic

4405 Broomes Island Road
Port Republic, MD 20676

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Services

Thursday, October 10, 2019
2 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Port Republic

4405 Broomes Island Road
Port Republic, MD 20676

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Interment

Contributions

Crohns and Colitis Foundation

Crohns and Colitis Foundation
National Headquarters
ATTN: Finical Operations
733 Third Ave., Ste 510
New York, NY 10017

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Link:
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

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    Jamal Bell
    7 Oct 2019
    12:12pm

    I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that I am here for you. I am truly sorry for your loss.

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    Bertha Karakosta
    7 Oct 2019
    1:39pm

    My deepest condolences to The Palmer Family

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    Mother in Law Bertha Karakosta

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    Bowie & Chuck Downs
    23 Oct 2019
    7:03pm

    Doc, Deepest sympathies to you and the family. Tho’ we only got together a couple of times, Sherry was such a lively soul with a contagious laugh. We feel honored to have met her.

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    Jamal Bell
    7 Oct 2019
    12:12pm

    I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that I am here for you. I am truly sorry for your loss.

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    MD
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    Bertha Karakosta
    7 Oct 2019
    1:39pm

    My deepest condolences to The Palmer Family

    Sherry’s niece’s
    Mother in Law Bertha Karakosta

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    Bowie & Chuck Downs
    23 Oct 2019
    7:03pm

    Doc, Deepest sympathies to you and the family. Tho’ we only got together a couple of times, Sherry was such a lively soul with a contagious laugh. We feel honored to have met her.

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