It was great to see the Owens family last night. We feasted on lasagna, salad, fresh bread, appetizers, two cakes and chocolate covered strawberries. Not sure I need to eat again before the race!
Great to see the Sherlock's too - Annie is all smiles.
Going to pick up all my race stuff in a bit and then plan to rendez vous with MaryAnn and Craig.
Austin is a beautiful place....the lake is very picturesque and the people are super friendly. Awesome food too.
More later.....
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill
We established this site when Mary Ann was diagnosed with cancer to raise money for Annie's future. We have lost Annie's incredible mother. Hopefully through donations towards Annie's future, those of us who loved Mary Ann can provide comfort and support for her young daughter.
Mary Ann Sherlock
Mary Ann (West) Sherlock of Austin, Texas passed away on December 22, 2009, after a courageous seventeen-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She died peacefully with her husband, Craig, at her side.
She was born November 3, 1968, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Jack and San West. She graduated from Warwick High School in 1986, and Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia in 1990. Prior to her cancer diagnosis, she enjoyed an accomplished career in sales with Ferguson Enterprises in Augusta, GA and Houston, TX and Kiva Kitchen & Bath in Austin, TX.
Among Mary Ann’s varied interests were photography, dance, and camping, as well as spending time with her family. Prior to coming to Texas, she lived in Augusta, Georgia, where she founded The Rachel Longstreet Foundation, a major contributor to the Jessye Norman School of The Arts to honor her first child, Virginia Stuart Trainor, who lived a short life of five years. She spearheaded the building of the first handicapped-accessible playground in Georgia, “Virginia’s Playground” in Augusta.
Mary Ann was an active Rotary Club member, an award-winning salesperson, and recipient of the Young Alumna Achievement Award from Randolph-Macon College in 2005. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend, brave and noble throughout her life, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband Craig and daughter Annie of Austin, TX; her parents Jack and San West of The Woodlands, TX; and her brother Ned West and his wife Jennifer, their daughters Caroline and Violet of Black Hawk, CO., her grandfather, Capt. John H. Garrett, Jr., USN of Richmond, VA, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3901 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381.
In lieu of flowers donations to The Run for Annie fund for Annie Sherlock’s future education would be appreciated. Information may be found at: http://therunforannie.blogspot.com/.
Craig and Mary Ann feel very strongly about Annie’s education and wish for her to go to college. Their ability to save money for Annie’s education has been affected by medical expenses and Mary Ann’s inability to work full time in her position as a sales person. They are very humbled by the efforts being made to help raise money for Annie’s future. Small donations go a long way in building a 529 for a child’s future and the family is very grateful for the generosity of others.
My name is John Curtiss and I am married to one of Mary Ann's cousins. I am running the Austin Marathon on February 15, 2009 to fund a 529 Education Plan for Annie. My goal is to raise sufficient funds to pay for one year of tuition and room and board. Annie will be entering her Freshman year in 2026. By then, the cost of in-state tuition is estimated to be as much as $40,000 per year-- up to $80,000 per year for a private school. While the numbers are very large, all donations make a significant impact. For instance, a pledge of $70 will grow over time to cover a day of school – tuition plus room and board. A gift of $100 will cover the cost of a single course for one week.We are all blessed and “rich” in many ways.
We have opened a 529 Plan through Vanguard Investments. The 529 Plan is offered by College Savings Iowa. All donations via personal check should be made out to College Savings Iowa. Or, if you prefer, donations can be made online via Pay Pal.
Please find it in your hearts to share in a wonderful cause. Please help fund Annie’s future.
If you want to make a post, please let me know via email (anniesherlock@gmail.com) and I will add you as an author.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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