Sallymae Sherker

Sallymae M. "Cookie" Sherker on March 1, 2024, of Deptford, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Sherker, Sr. Loving mother of Michael (Laura), Robert Jr. (the late Karen), and the late Charles. Devoted Grandmother of Cindi, Crystal, Michelle, and Michael Jr. Dear Great-Grandmother of 8. Sister of Charles, and the late Frank, Leo, and Joan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving family. Cookie grew up in South Philadelphia and attended Sacred Heart Girls School. As a young girl she met Bob. They were married when she was 18 years old and never fell out of love with him, even after he passed. Robert was the love of her life. They moved to Deptford, NJ in from South Philadelphia and raised a family of their own. Sally enjoyed bingo, McDonalds and loved her coffee. Pre Covid she would attend bingo seven nights a week, and call bingo at McDonalds in Deptford during the day. She enjoyed traveling, eating out and being together with her friends and family. Mom loved to help the neighborhood children and she always had a house full of children. She was like a second mother to many of the children and they called her Grans. Th...[more]

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will be a viewing on Thursday, March 7 from 10am to 12pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME - RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service to follow at 12pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Sally's memory to the Alzheimer's Association: 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900