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Welcome to the memorial page for

Sherry Owensby Askarinam

September 8, 2016


 Sherry Owensby Askarinam passed away on September 8, 2016. Born in Tryon, North Carolina, Sherry was a graduate of Polk Central High School and attended Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas and Howard University in Washington, DC. Sherry lived for some time in Washington, DC and then moved back to Columbus, NC.

Sherry is survived by her mother, Ruby Garrett Owensby; her two daughters, Elizabeth Makris (Nicolas) and Rachel Askarinam Wagner (Jacob); her three grandchildren, Leila, Lucille, and Matthew and her ex-husband, Iraj. Sherry was a lifelong learner, avid reader, artist, historian, and loved antiques and travel. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sherry's memory to the Polk County Public Library.

A memorial for Sherry will be held at Pearson's Falls in Saluda, NC at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 5th. A reception will follow at Wards' Store in Saluda, NC (in the Charleston room, second floor) on the evening of November 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Please join family and friends to honor her.

 

 


 Service Information

Memorial Service
Saturday
November 5, 2016

4:00 PM

Gathering of Family and Friends
Saturday
November 5, 2016

5:30 PM to 12:00 PM


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