Sherrie Alverson

Sherrie Alverson, 94, as she was known by her extended family and many dear friends, was born in Orchard, CO on 24 November, 1922. She passed away March 23, 2017 at her home in Shell Point, FL with her family and care-givers at her side. Sherri was employed by Civil Service for over 24 years before receiving a medical retirement. After she and her late husband, Charles (Chuck) Alverson, moved to Florida in 1971 she became involved in many volunteer organizations. She served over 40 years in Flotilla 13, Coast Guard Auxiliary at Shell Point. At her retirement ceremony, Past Commodore, Bill Crouch, when reading an award for her years’ service, paused to mention that she had previously received Auxiliary Meritorious Service Medal, the Award of Operational twice, and the Plaque of Merit, three times. For over 37 years she wrote a column, “Coast Guard Auxiliary Reports”, that appeared in The Wakulla News. In 2015, Wakulla County Sheriff, Charlie Creel, presented her a Certificate of Appreciation for her 35 years’ support of the Florida Sheriff’s Association. She was a dedicated charter member of both the Seafarers Chapel and the Apalachee Bay Volunteer Fire Department at Shell Point. She and her husband were honored to become the First Responders in Wakulla County. In the early 1990’s she was invited to serve on the Volunteer Advisory Council, Big Bend Hospice, a position she maintained to the end. During those years, she participated in numerous fund raisers, including money to build and furnish the Wakulla Room when Hospice House was enlarged in Tallahassee. She also became involved with Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center in mid-2005 after attending, as a guest, a Picking ‘N Grinin’ session. Over the years, she adopted the band members as part of her extended family. In addition to all this, Sherri was an avid button collector – gorgeous clothing type, not pin backs. In 1982 she organized the North Florida Button Club with 13 charter members. The new Club covered the largest geographic area of any Button Club in the State. In 1990 she was appointed Chairman of Judging, a position she held until 2012 when she stepped down to be Assistant Judging Chair for Linda Wood, NFBC, that she had trained. She also belonged to, and judged at the National Button Society Shows. She is survived by her children: Michael Kiechel (Sue); Linda McLeod (Mac) and daughter-in-law, Judy Alverson, widow of son, Ronald; five grandchildren: Chris Kiechel (Susan), Donovan Kiechel (Sharon), Connie Church, Matthew Alverson (Traci) and Drew McLeod (Rhonda); and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Kiechel; her second husband, Charles (Chuck) Alverson and her youngest son, Ronald J, Alverson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308, to be used in Wakulla County; Seafarers Chapel, 1557 Shell Point Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327; Apalachee Bay Volunteer Fire Department, 1448 Shell Point Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327; or Wakulla County Senior Citizen’s Center, 33 Michael Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Arrangements are pending for Memorial services to be held at Seafarers Chapel in Shell Point. Ms. Sherrie will continue to help people by donating her body to medical research. David Conn of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in Crawfordville is assisting the family. (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com).

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Sherrie Alverson

November 24, 1922 - March 23, 2017