Sheryl B. Clemens, 45, of Virginia Beach, passed away on September 2, 2013. Born on April 18, 1968 in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Seaside Heights, NJ. She studied music and theater at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, where she majored in English. She went on to play violin in the Westfield Symphony and was also an accomplished pianist and trombonist. Sheryl loved ice skating, reading, and writing. She worked for several years as a Production Writer in the Media Department of American Express.
She is survived by her loving husband of twenty years, Lawrence Clemens; two sisters, Karen Kessler and Debbie Thompson, both of New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Charlene Fought of Williamsburg, and Denise White and her husband, Russell of Virginia Beach; three brothers-in-law, Mark Clemens and his wife, Wendy of Chesapeake, Jeff Clemens and his wife, Jeanne of Virginia Beach, and John Ellis of Virginia Beach; an uncle, Sydney Kessler and his wife, Evelyn of Richmond; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Max. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Louise Kessler; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Sarah Clemens; her sister-in-law, Sandra Ellis; and her brother-in-law, Greg Fought.
A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bayside Presbyterian Church, 1400 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sheryl Clemens Memorial Fund, c/o Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Sheryl will be truly missed. She was one of the best people God put on Earth.
I can’t tell you how many times Sheryl and I would just burst out in laughter over some silly thing. On our trips to various doctor appointments something would just tickle her silly and she could not stop laughing,and you know how contagious laughter is. Sheryl was a sweetheart and will always hold a special place in my heart. We will miss her dearly.
Larry–our love and condolences to you and Sheryl’s sisters.
Sheryl,
When I would come over to tie flies or go fishing with Larry, I equally looked forward to chatting with you. Despite your physical situation, your wit, charm and warmth of personality always shone through. Although we haven’t been able to see you these past months, whenever Amanda and I thought of you, we were reminded of someone who was simply lovely. Our hearts go out to Larry and family.