Sherrill Kaye Allen Thayer

Birth

18 Feb 1950

Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA

Death

22 Nov 2010 (aged 60)

McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA

Burial

Saint Patrick Calvary Cemetery

McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USAShow MapGPS-Latitude: 40.2081452, Longitude: -100.6473873

Plot

Block 9, Lot 7

 

Sherrill Kaye Thayer died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 60 years old. Sherrill was born on February 18, 1950 in Belleville, Kansas to Sidney Clement and Joan R. (Charbonneau) Allen, the oldest of eight children.

Sherrill received her elementary education at St. Patrick's School. She continued her high school education at McCook Public Schools graduating in 1969.

Sherrill's greatest love, pride and joy came from her son, Larry. She had a passion for jewelry and knew gemstones as well as a jeweler. She also enjoyed going to auctions having a keen eye for antiques and collectables. Her heritage, being part Native American, gave her an interest in their culture and traditions. She enjoyed participating in pow wows and rendezvous.

Preceding her in death were her father, Sidney Allen; sister, Nancy Martinez; niece, Kristie Allen; nephew, Jason Allen; and brother-in-law, Loren Thayer.

Survivors are: son, Larry Thayer and companion, Michelle Lamaak, of McCook; brothers, Bob Allen of Culbertson, Mike Allen and wife, Brenda, of McCook and Pat Allen and wife, Diana, of Herndon, KS; sisters, Lynn and husband, Vony Carfield, Vicky Lampman, and Sandy Schwab all of McCook; grandson, Cheyenne White; and a host of family and friends.

Published McCook Gazette 11/23/2010