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Sherry Velarde

Gilbert, AZ

1943 - June 30, 2024

1943 - Jun 30, 2024

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Sherry Ann Velarde (née McDaniel), age 80, peacefully took her last breath surrounded by her loving family on June 30, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. Born on July 9, 1943, in Gueydan, Louisiana, she moved through life with a profound grace and resilience that touched everyone she met.

Sherry dedicated her professional life to the beauty industry as a talented cosmetologist, bringing out the inner beauty of all her clients. Her artistic spirit was also evident in her passion for painting, a hobby through which she found peace and tranquility.

She is lovingly remembered for her tenacity and kind soul, qualities that greatly influenced her family and allowed her to fight a courageous battle with cancer, surpassing expectations. This also allowed her to continue to inspire her grandchildren, Sidney and Jacob Fiddler, making a positive impact on their young minds. Her life was a testament to her strength and caring nature, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Robert Velarde; daughter, Stacey Fiddler; son, Bucky Fiddler; grandchildren, Sidney and Jacob Fiddler and siblings, Carol (FeFe) Paul and Jerry LeJeune. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Fiddler; parents, John and Eunice McDaniel; and siblings, Joy Baldwin, Warren McDaniel, Henry (Mickey) McDaniel and John (Hookie) McDaniel.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a service on Saturday, July 6, overseen by Angels Cremation and Burial at 422. W McLellan Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85201. Visitation is at 10:00am until 12:00pm and the funeral service is from 12:00pm until 1:00 pm. Flowers are certainly welcome and contributions in Sherry's memory can be made to St. Jude and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, supporting causes that were close to her heart.

Sherry's spirit and legacy will continue to resonate, and although she will be deeply missed, we can REJOICE knowing she rests peacefully in the arms of the Lord.

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