Susan “Sue” Sherard, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community advocate, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on June 4, 1946, in Sheffield, England, to Walter and Nellie Stafford, Sue moved to Oakland, California, in 1949, alongside her parents and older brother. The family eventually settled in Huntington Park, where she graduated from Huntington Park High School in 1964. In 1965, Sue married her high school sweetheart, Wes Sherard, and the couple built a beautiful life together in Fullerton and celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Sue was the devoted mother of five children: Michelle, Ryan (Jenny), Meredith (Eric), Brady (Erin), and Mandy (Robert), and the proud grandmother of 11—Cody, Riley, Molly, Dylan, Griffin, Eloise, Delaney, Aiden, Eli, Nixin, and Sadie. Her grandchildren were a source of endless joy, and she relished every moment spent with them.

In addition to her family, Sue dedicated herself to giving back to the community. Her extensive involvement included roles in organizations such as West Fullerton Little League, National Charity League, Damas de Caridad, Meals on Wheels, and the Sunny Hills High School PTA. Notably, for 25 years, she was an integral part of the Assistance League of Fullerton, where she contributed countless hours in the thrift shop and participated in various fundraising activities.

Sue’s warmth, generosity, and love touched the lives of many in the community, and she will be sincerely missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband Wes, her children, grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and a wide network of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her sister, and her daughter Michelle.

A celebration of Sue’s life will be held on Sunday, May 18, at 3 PM at Wilshire Avenue Community Church, followed by a reception at the Assistance League of Fullerton. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the Assistance League of Fullerton in Sue’s honor.

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