Sharon “Sherri” Brown
Sharon (Sherri) Rose (Cerovski) Brown, 56, was born on November 28, 1962 to George Cerovski and Stella (Mandich) Cerovski in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 in Fairport Harbor at her daughters home surrounded by family and friends.
Sharon was a member of the Chesterland Seventh Day Adventist Community Church since as far back as her daughter can remember.
She attended Mount Vernon Academy where she would make lasting friendships and meet some of her favorite people.
She joined the Army where she trained and became a radio operator and became a sharp-shooter.
She went to Andrews University where she started taking nursing classes and making friends that would help her in good times and bad. Who continued to stay in touch in her last days.
She continued her studies at Southwestern Michigan College, but was unable to finish due to family circumstances. It was always a dream of hers to finish college. So many years later, after her children had grown, she returned to school at Chattanooga college. During this time despite having multiple delays and having to overcome hospitalizations, getting cancer, having multiple surgeries, going back on dialysis and other adversities she earned her degree. Graduating with the honor of Summa Cum Laude she became a certified medical assistant.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents George Cerovski and Stella (Mandich) Cerovski.
Sharon is survived by her 5 siblings George Cerovski, Deborah (Jim) Kikel, Daniel Cerovski, Angela (Andy) Compton and Samuel (Sarah) Cerovski. Her 2 children, Michael Brown and Shawna (Brown) Layne spouse of Matthew Layne, 3 grandchildren David, AnnMarie and Emma Layne. 8 nieces & nephews, Tracy (Andy) Hawthorn, Dane Cerovski, Gabrielle (Matthew) Shirzadian, Christian Cerovski, Jack Cerovski, Dillon Compton, Olivia Cerovski and Chloe Compton and 2 great niece Maddie and Ava.
Visitation is on Monday February 4, 2019 from 11am-12pm. Service to follow visitation at noon at the
Chesterland Seventh Day Adventist Community Church, 7480 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026.
Fellowship and potluck Reception to follow service.
Please wear Sherri’s favorite color purple in loving remembrance.