Sherry Alice De Volld Anderson, 100

Sherry Alice De Volld Anderson lived a remarkable and beautiful life, and on August 24, she had the joy of celebrating her 100 Birthday surrounded by the love and laughter of many dear, lifelong friends. Just eleven days later, on September 4h she passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and an extraordinary life well-lived.

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Frederick Anderson in l997. The two were married in 1961 and shared a wonderful life full of love, adventure, and a shared passion for the arts. Together, they dedicated much of their time and energy to the Woodstock Opera House in Illinois, where their presence was felt deeply through their gracious contributions to historical and community organizations.

Sherry was also a passionate advocate for the environment and instrumental in the founding of the McHenry County Defenders of the Fox, which has since grown into The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. She has made a lasting impact on the community.

Sherry attended Schurz High School from 1937 to 1941 and in 1940 she painted a section of a mural in the library and wrote an article about it which was included in a Schurz publication “Our Library Murals”. Her painting was a portrait of Francis Willard. She was just 15 years old. In 1951 she wrote a book titled “Wildcat” that was published in 1951. At that time Stanley had the S. Frederick Anderson Studios and employed Roy Hansen as the artist who did the beautiful illustrations.

Sherry had a great love for her family and friends. She also had much love for Greece, cats, the Woodstock Opera House, Art, music, and the Written Word. She spent her life celebrating all these things. She showed this by her many contributions, philanthropic, literal, and visual. She shared this love with everyone. Everyone who knew her loved her warmth, kindness, and creative spirit. She will be greatly missed and her life, full of beauty and grace, will be celebrated and remembered always.A Celebration of Life is being planned to be held at the Woodstock Opera House at a date to be announced.