Sheryl Ann Sanders

Sheryl Ann Sanders was born on September 14, 1962 as the 4th child of the late Jemerial “Maggie” Marshall-Sanders and Joseph Sanders of Somerset, NJ. She received a loving and Christian upbringing in the home she shared with her siblings Denese, Veronica and Keith. It was in Somerset where she attended and graduated from the Franklin High School in 1980. She went on to attend two years of general education studies at the Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ. She had a passion for God’s word often studying with her father Joseph, a Bible scholar. She accepted Christ in her life and was baptized in 1970 at the Sharon Baptist Church, New Brunswick, NJ where she served as a member of the Junior Choir, Inspirational Choir and the Sunday School. She also sang with the local area Central Jersey Mass Choir. She was employed at Merrill Lynch in Somerset for many years as a Revenue Reconciliations Representative where she received multiple employee performance recognitions. She worked there until her disability prevented her from doing so. Although she did not secure another full-time position, she would continue to display a generous spirit through collaboration with the church on special programs and fundraisers. She was exceptionally kind and devoted, and serving in the church continued to be among her fondest contributions. She remained a faithful active member of Sharon; until her illness impacted her ability to do so. Among her greatest accomplishments were the birth of her two children: A son, Daquan Tyrell Sanders and a daughter, Jonique Teshaun Sanders. From these two lives Sheryl was able to enjoy nine grandchildren who affectionately called her “NaNa”. From her son Daquan, she has five grands; Diante Nasir Sanders-Miller, Cairo Seven Sanders, Saige Sanders, Taylor Nicole Saunders and Dillon Isiah Saunders, and from her daughter Jonique, she has four grands; Zavion Dewitt Stallings-Sanders, and Eyana, Za’Naijah and Ti’Ahni Edwards. Sheryl was a patient and caring mother and grandmother, who enjoyed any opportunity to support, guide, nurture, and mentor her loved ones. Some of her greatest moments were spent with grandchildren. While having sleepovers, the special meals shared with them and tons of silly laughter and visits from neighborhood youngsters who lovingly called her “Momma Sheryl” brought her much joy. Those who were fortunate enough to taste her culinary hand have packed on a pound or two from her prized macaroni and cheese casserole, big pot of perfectly seasoned spaghetti and savory BBQ baked beans. Sheryl enjoyed making origami paper crafts, collecting clowns, watching an array of TV shows from comedies, westerns, cartoons to mysteries, B-Movie Sci-Fi and cooking battles. Sheryl was an avid reader of fictional thrillers and loved to sing. God blessed her with a powerful alto singing voice, an instrument she enjoyed using whether in church or at family gatherings. All who knew her will always have fond memories of her infectious laugh, quirky sense of humor and positive attitude toward life. She faced her illness with this same positivity. Sheryl was a brave woman who masterfully managed treatments and never gave up despite the many challenges she faced. In what has been an unprecedented last few years of her life she passed away on Sunday morning, October 17, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Sheryl was a treasured member of the Sanders and Marshall families, and we thank God for the time we had with her. She will be profoundly missed by her two children, Daquan Tyrell Sanders, and Jonique Teshaun Sanders of Somerset; three siblings, Denese Sanders-Harrell (Kenneth), Edison, NJ; Veronica E. Sanders, Somerset, NJ; Keith Sanders (Tami), New Brunswick, NJ; an Uncle Nathan Sanders (Janet), Somerset, NJ, Aunt Mae Sanders, Fayetteville, GA; 9 grandchildren, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends. ************************************************************************** Livestream of the Funeral of Sheryl Sanders https://m.facebook.com/SharonBaptistNJ/

Sheryl Ann Sanders

September 14, 1962 - October 17, 2021