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Elizabeth Dianne Sherrard, 56, was unexpectedly called to her final resting place Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Fla.
Elizabeth, lovingly known as Beth, was born on Nov. 28, 1968, in Fort Myers, Fla., to Robert E. and Blanche Diane Buhrmaster Sherrard Sr. Beth spent her formative years in Pierceton, where she graduated from Whitko High School in 1987 and Indiana State University in 1992. Beth experienced many adventures, which included travel and work abroad. Ultimately, she moved to Melbourne, Fla., where she made her home.
Beth loved being a "fur mother" to her dachshunds and was an avid collector. Some of her favorites included Barbie, Snoopy, Hello Kitty, dolls and Hallmark ornaments. Beth also enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, reading and antiquing. Beth particularly loved the thrill of the hunt to find a deal she couldn't pass up. Beth looked forward to and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Beth will be dearly remembered as a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, niece, cousin, stepsibling and stepdaughter. She will be forever loved by her family and friends.
Beth is survived by her sisters, Amy (William) Alberding, Warsaw; Megan (Neil) Hodges, Syracuse; aunts, Kym (David) Arter, Melbourne, Fla.; and Elaine Buhrmaster, Laurens, S.C.; stepfather, Hoyt Byrum, Sweetwater, Tenn.; stepsiblings, Jennifer (Jamie) Metzger, Titusville, Fla.; and Michael (Lauren) Byrum, Fort Wayne. She also leaves behind her beloved nephews, nieces, great-nephew, great-nieces and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Robert E. Sherrard Sr. and Blanche Diane (Buhrmaster-Sherrard) Byrum, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. "Bobby" Sherrard Jr.; and niece Victoria L. Alberding.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at Ammen Funeral Home, 1001 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, Fla.
Donations can be made in Beth's honor to the Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida Inc. at https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/in-honor-of-elizabeth-sherrard and to the National Kidney Foundation of Florida at kidneyfl.org. Please click donate, check is a gift in honor/memory of and enter Beth's name, and in the message please reference Central Florida Kidney Center.
