Birth date: Jan 28, 1945 Death date: Dec 19, 2020
Sharon Taylor MacGaw was born on January 28, 1945 in Woodsville, New Hampshire, to Margaret Church Taylor and Harold Taylor Jr. She passed away on December 19, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee with her family by her side She was the fi Read Obituary
It was 1978 when we moved to Richman Square. The first person to knock on my door was Mary B. Very soon after she introduced me to Sherry then I introduced them to Karen L. another transplant, from Texas . And as they say ”the rest in history”. Babies were born, toddlers were watched, afternoons were spent at the pool, tennis and bridge were played, dinner parties shared and beach vacations taken. Once we even cleaned 80 pounds of shrimp together, from the back of a pick-up. One of my favorite memories: Strawberry daiquiris in our back yard talking with the girls and watching our healthy and happy little ones play together. After we moved away 3 short years later we stayed in touch, visiting each other and going on vacation together, including a memorable Caribbean cruise.
17 years ago two of our children married and we now share 4 beautiful grandchildren. A wonderful family legacy for us all, from the always smiling Sherry.
We will miss Sherry, one of our oldest and dearest friends. We choose to remember all those fabulous memories, and more, and are thankful for having had her in our lives.
Chris and Kurt Reimann
Mark, Heather, Scott, Doug,
All of you are in my thoughts. Memories of time shared with your family years ago have filled my mind and it has taken me a while to process and find words. Sharon was an important part of my teenage and young adult years and she gave me many cherished gifts. She welcomed me into your home and made me feel like a member of the family - which meant more to me than I can express. She shared valuable life lessons and advice that I have carried with me - some of which I've only come to better understand as I've aged. She offered encouragement to follow my dreams and build a full life. She & Doug gifted me a beautiful dress at high school graduation that I am still wearing. It is especially meaningful because Sharon selected it specifically for me & as it couldn't have been more suited to me, it made me feel known. And loved.
Years later whenever I saw Sharon she'd tell me how proud she was of her children and with her eyes sparkling and a grin from ear to ear she'd show me photos of her beautiful grandchildren. When I think of Sharon I think of her with love and gratitude remembering her beautiful bright smile and joy filled laugh. I will miss her.
My love is with you all now.
Sherry was a dear friend for many years. I met Sherry in 1969 after my husband, Charlie, and I married. Charlie and Doug shared a cadaver in anatomy class in medical school. We remained friends throughout the years. Sherry and I were in a bridge group together the 5 years we were in Memphis. Charlie and I and Doug and Sherry played bridge together all the time because we had no money to go out. Charlie and Doug did their residencies together at St. Jude. The 4 of us traveled to a medical conference together in San Francisco. We had a blast because we rarely had a treat like that. The hospital was paying for the hotel and travel for the guys. Sherry gave me a baby shower when I had my first baby in 1972. Then I gave her a shower when she was pregnant with Mark. Our lives intersected whenever we had a chance to visit them in Memphis. And we always exchanged Christmas cards through the years. She was a wonderful friend, always had a smile, and made the best of every situation. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who had the privilege to know her.
To all of Sherry's family ~~
The deepest sympapthy on the loss of the most beautiful spirit, dear Sherry. She was loved by so many in the Burlington (Vermont) Garden Club and will forever remain a lovely flower in our hearts. Sweet dreams, dearest Sherry........
Jan DeSarno, Co-President
Burlington Garden Club
We knew Sherry for a very short time when we were neighbors at Shelburne Bay. We walked, talked and visited each whenever we could. She was kind and caring inspire of her failing health. We are grateful that we shared even this short time with her. She spoke often of her children and grandchildren and was looking forward to being closer to the grandchildren and attending their special events. Thank you for sharing the special video that gave us a glimpse of her earthly journey. May your faith sustain you, your memories comfort you and may Sherry be at peace.
With care and sympathy,
Lois D’Arcangelo
Pat Reasoner
Doug, Mark, Heather, Scott and families.....It has taken me a couple of days to accept that Sherri has left us....She has always been the strongest, most determined little one, that has always been loved and admired by all that were lucky to call her friend.....and in my case, classmate as well, from Grade five through WHS Class of '63 !! Although we went in separate directions after high school, we always remained in touch and got together whenever we got "back home"....some wonderful times and memories and the pictures to prove it ~ We share a January birthday and she always reminded me that I was older than she was -- by 2 weeks !! Will always remember the great birthday party at her house when we were in grade 8 -- no pictures !!! and the surprise party for Sherri at her home in Vermont -- wonderful time with such great friends...and there are pictures !!! My sympathy to all who knew and loved her, she will always bring happy thoughts and being blessed that she was/is always part of our lives. She will be forever missed...
Love from one who is lucky to have had her in my life....Ann K. Amadon
To the family of our dear friend Sherry. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Sherry was a beautiful lady inside and out. Her courageous spirit was uplifting, her smile and her kindness was a treasured gift and a wonderful lasting memory. For many years, she was a member of the Burlington, VT. Garden Club and she loved attending the Garden Club meetings and activities, The members will truly miss her cheerfulness, her warm and welcoming personality. May she rest in peace. Doris J. Van Mullen
Mark and family,
I want to extend my sympathy at this time of loss. Seeing Sharon's smile brought back many happy memories of the years we were connected through Christ Methodist Day School. We moms got to know each other and worked together through soccer, class performances, and birthday parties. Those were good times, and I remember her as an important part of my past.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Bendall
(Scott's mom)
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mark, Heather & Scott & the rest of her family. Gene & I had known Sherry for more than 4 decades. We moved to Memphis in 1977 with our first son & not having family in the area, I immediately went searching for a friend. I pushed the stroller around the neighborhood & took note of all the houses with signs of young children & kept walking by those houses until finally I met them. Sherry was who I found & we became lifelong friends & they were our Memphis family. We spent years sharing our children's birthdays & holidays & enjoyed garden club & our several bridge groups. Our Richmond Square bridge group started taking bridge retreats together in 1998 & have done so every year until this year of Covid-19. Sherry joined us most every year even when she lived miles away. Our trips took us to a half dozen cooking class weekends in East TN, train trip to New Orleans, Lake Ouachita & Garvin Woodland Gardens in AR, bed & breakfast inns in East Hills, TN, Corinth, MS & Pickwick just to list a few.
Sherry was such a fun & loving person & we will miss her terribly. Rest well dear friend.
Love, Gene & Mary
Wonderful neighbors and early babysitter for Mark, Heather and Scott. We had some fun times. Mom and Sherry played so much bridge together, but mostly enjoyed each others friendship. Great annual reunions followed when some moved out of state.
Your words captured Sherry to a tee.
May your beautiful memories sustain you in the coming days.
Peace,
Lori Pesce Pearce
