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Sherry Shows Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2014.

Sherry Satterley Shows, a resident of Fordoche passed away at 12:54 p.m. Tuesday April 22, 2014 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 79. Visiting at Fordoche Baptist Church on Thursday April 24, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and on Friday April 25, 2014 from 8:30 am until Religious Service in the church at 10:30 am, conducted by Rev. Gary Mitchell. Interment in Cottonwood Cemetery in Lottie. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Earl Shows of Fordoche; three daughters and sons-in-law, Amy (Bo) Evans of Fordoche, Cindy (Rafael) Perez of Lafayette, Beth (Kirk) LaCombe of Fordoche; one son, Travis N. Shows of Fordoche; one brother, Robert Satterley of Lottie; grandchildren, Jason LaCombe, Joshua and Jacob Evans, Danielle Perez, Katey Shows, Hannah Shows; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Cora Juneau Satterley, sisters- Glenda LeJeune and Trudy Carroll. Pallbearers are Bo Evans, Joshua Evans, Jacob Evans, Kirk LaCombe, Jason LaCombe, Rafael Perez. Honorary pallbearer is Aubrey Hendricks. She was a member of Fordoche Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star. To sign the guest register, go to www.nilandfuneralservice.com. Arrangements with Niland's Funeral Service Inc., New Roads, (225) 638-7103.

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April 17, 2021

Classmate

GARY BIZETTE

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO EARL AND SHERRY'S FAMILY.
SHERRY WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL PERSON WHO WAS LIKED BY ALL. EARL, I KNOW YOU
MISS HER AND I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

April 17, 2020

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GARY BIZETTE

I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH SHERRY AND HER HUSBAND EARL SHOWS. YOU COULD NOT FIND
A NICER PERSON OR SOMEONE WITH A MORE OUTSTANDING CHARACTER THAN SHERRY. I WOULD
LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND PARTICURLY
HER HUSBAND EARL.

April 27, 2014

Sandra Vige

Sorry to hear of Sherry's passing. I worked with her at Revenue. She was a friend of my sister in law Patricia Bristers. She was a sweet person. Earl worked with my Daddy Johnny Fussell at Kaiser. Praying for ya'lls family at this sad time.

April 26, 2014

Patricia Andre

Cindy, Beth, Amy, Tab, and Mr. Earl I was sadden to hear of Ms. Sherry's passing. She was a wonderful person to have put up with growing up. Richard saw her a couple of weeks ago at Dedra's and she told him to make certain to tell me hello for her. I am praying u all get thru this rough time and God bless all of u.

April 25, 2014

Maurice Picard

Earl, Beth and family. So sorry to read about the loss of Mrs. Sherry. The thing, I think, I will remember about her most, is her radient smile. Her smile and kind hearted laughter could light up a room and brighten the day of anyone in her presence. She was such a sweet lady and such a good friend. Our Prayers are with you all.

April 25, 2014

Shirley Pourciau

Amy and family -- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.

April 25, 2014

Hope, Randy, & Angela Bellelo

Katie & family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I know she loved you very much and was so proud of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 25, 2014

Jason and Rachel Richard

Beth, may your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Praying for you and your family.

April 24, 2014

GARY BIZETTE

EARL: MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND
YOUR FAMILY. SHERRY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO MISS
HER DEARLY

April 24, 2014

Peggy & John Morel

Such a sweet, loving lady.It was such a joy to have known her.My prayers are with the family. R.I.P Aunt Sherry .

April 24, 2014

Barbara Ransome

To The Shows Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Sherry. She was always such a sweet and friendly person. Prayers for the family.

April 24, 2014

Lori (Pickett) & Henry Sanders

To the Shows Family,
Please know how very sorry we are to hear of your Loss ... It was always a pleasure to meet up with Mrs Sherry the Post Office and chat with her a bit... Such a sweet lady .

April 23, 2014

Joe & Judy ( Roche) Pickett

I will always remember Sherry as a sweet and funny and gracious Lady. To all the family you all have our deepest sympathy for the lost of A special person, and we pray that your heartache will be eased with fond memories.

April 23, 2014

Stacy Stelly

My heart goes put to the Shows family. Ms, Sherry loved her grandchildren and I always loved visiting with her on her many trips to Livonia High to bring or pick up something for one of them. All though I'm unable to attend the service know my thought and prayers will be with you.

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