Christine Sherrod Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Christine Sherrod (Silver Spring, Maryland), born in Washington, District of Columbia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Christine is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Christine's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruth Lucille Sherrod and John Sherrod. She is survived by: her daughters, Melanie Coburn (Derek) and Kathleen Colaluca (Christopher); her grandchildren, Nicholas, Siena, Dexter and Caleb; her niece Wendy Smith; and her friend Denis Bernard.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel (13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (https://lombardi.georgetown.edu).
