Sherrie Lynne Christensen's Obituary
Sherrie Lynne Christensen, age 67, of Purcellville, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Sherrie was born in Cheyenne, WY to William and Jaqueline Reeves. She grew up in Leesburg, VA with her brother William and sister Valerie Reeves. In high school she excelled as a student, participated as a cheerleader, and was the 1969 Ms. Loudoun County. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in English in 1973 and shortly after married her high school sweet heart John Christensen on December 29th. The two then moved to California where they raised their two sons Aaron and Steven.
Throughout her life Sherrie was an advocate for Cancer patients. She worked first for the National Cancer Institute as an advisor to Cancer patients and their families. Most recently, she worked at Inova Loudon Hospital as a Tumor Registrar.
Sherrie Christensen was a warm and generous person who always put her family and friends first. More than anything, she enjoyed being with the ones she loved and will be missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband John Christensen and their two sons: Aaron (wife Jolene) Christensen of Dubuque, IA and their children Olivia, Adalynn, Avery, and Elena; Steven (wife Nila) Christensen of San Anselmo, CA, and their son John; a sister Valerie Reeves of Holly Hill, FL; and a brother William “Bill” (wife Irene) Reeves of Stockton, CA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 25, 2019 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catocin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20175. Arrangements are being handled by Loudoun Funeral Chapels.
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