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Sherry Kay (Wright) Stuever passed away on March 23, 2016. Sherry was born on July 30, 1946 in Frederick, Oklahoma to J.T. and Opal (Muse) Wright. She graduated from Lawton High School in 1964 and married Richard V. Stuever in 1965 with whom she had two children; daughter Keely Stuever-Northup and son Russell Stuever. Sherry dedicated her life to her family, and was an incredible wife and mother. She loved her grandson Mason more than words can express.
She was highly accomplished in all forms of needlework, and once co-owned the former “In Stitches” needlework shop in Lawton. After moving to Edmond, she continued teaching quilting and knitting, later co-founding Sealed with a Kiss, a yarn shop and knitwear design company in Guthrie with her daughter. Her expansive knowledge of knitting was unmatched, co-authoring the book Intarsia: A Workshop for Hand & Machine Knitting which shared the techniques she personally developed for this advanced form of color work. She was adored by the many students with whom she shared her knowledge and love of knitting, along with other needle arts.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Stuever of Edmond; daughter Keely Northup, son-in-law Keith, and grandson Mason of Guthrie; son Russell Stuever of Guthrie; sister Sandra Allen Joyner of Lawton; brother Royce Kent Wright and wife Tammy of Smithfield, Virginia; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A reception celebrating her life will be held on Friday, April 1st from 1-3pm at The Hamilton Event Center, 41 NW 144th Circle in Edmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Infant Crisis Services.
Karen McKeown says
Wonderful woman and great teacher. Sherry will be missed. Prayers from her family during this difficult time.
Jane Woods says
Dear Keely and Family,
My most sincere sympathy in the passing of Sherry. I know she will leave a huge void in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings,
Jane Woods
Terri Derrick says
So very sorry for your loss. Sherry was a cool lady. She taught how to knit and she was so helpful when I had a problem. She is no longer suffering and is enjoying Easter in Heaven.
James Muse says
Our prayer support and love to each of you, Cousin James and Pat Muse
Marcia Flippen Peppel says
Sending prayers to the family. Sherry and I lived next door during elementary school. Spent many hours playing over the years. Our Mothers were friends for many years. Prayers for all.
Kay Price says
I’m so sorry to hear about Sherry. She was a great knitting teacher and had a great sense of humor. Prayers for her family.
Jeanie Blake Bailey says
Prayers to the Stuever family. Sherry and I worked together at Security bank in the 60’s. I have lots of good memories with Sherry. So many laughs we shared . Sherry loaned me her wedding dress to wear when I married in 1967. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Rasmussen says
Love and prayers to you all for your loss. I always admired my sweet, talented cousin. We made some good memories at family gatherings and holidays. I know you will miss her very much. — Becky and Larry and family
Laura McMahan says
Thank you Sherry for all the knowledge you gave me. I miss you greatly as a friend and knitting master. The knowledge you gave will be passed on to many for years to come. I send love and encouragement to Keely and family, Hold all the great memories close to your heart. Laura McMahan
Judy Smith says
Shortly after moving from CA, I found Sealed With A Kiss. I immediately felt at home there. Sherry encouraged me in my knitting. I really valued her help, and have missed her since she was not often able to visit the shop of late.
My most sincere condolences.
Jean Roselius says
My sincere sympathies to Keeley and her family in this loss of one wonderful lady. Sherry taught me so much about knitting, especially how to knit socks. She was helpful, cheerful, and supportive. I know she will be greatly missed by many of us who, through the years, have sat around the table sharing our love for needlework with Sherry.
Barbara Seiver says
I only met her once, when visiting the Grand Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, meeting in Guthrie. I so enjoyed visiting with her and buying yarn from the shop that I have been an email “visitor” ever since.
My sincere condolences to her family.
Helen Ogilvie says
Sincere condolences. I enjoyed her knowledge and helpfulness, wish I had been around more to knit with her.
Robin Hadlock Nelson says
Dear Keely and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you.
From, Casper, Wyoming
Jim Doyle says
Dear Keely & Family,
So saddened to hear of your moms passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Stephenia d says
Sherry taught me to knit. She was so patient and kind. She always had a wonderful smile and something to be happy and laugh about when I saw her in the shop. She was a wonderful spirit that will be missed and was celebrated by many!
Sheryl Dial says
Keely and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheryl D.
Lynn Everett says
Dear Keely & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Sherry’s passing. She was a wonderful and patient teacher, and a kind and loving mother and grandmother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ana Rodriguez says
Dear Keely & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sherry was an amazing woman who touched so many people’s lives. I am blessed to have been one of her students. I will continue to remember her with great fondness especially when I am knitting socks….an art/skill I learned from her.
With love,
Ana, Alexandra & Gabriel
Miami, Florida
Barbara Kinney says
Dear Keely and family,
Sherry was one of the most knowledgeable fiber teacher I have known. She was incredibly patient and kind. What a loss to her friends, family, and the knitting community! I, and many others, will miss her smiling face. You are in my thoughts.
Hilda says
I am heart broken. Time spent with Sherry was such a joy and a blessing. I will miss her.
God Bless you all.
Hilda
Michele Heaton says
She was always so warm and welcoming, every time I came in the store. Please know that All of you have my condolences.
Yvonne Carlson says
I loved her calm demeanor, she gave me confidence in tackling knitting projects and I love how she arranged instructions! She is quite the standard-setter. So sorry for the loss, will be praying for your family. YC
Amy Curran says
Keely,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was such a wonderful person and knitter, but more than that I loved watching how proud she was of you and Mason and how much she loved being with you all.
Amy
Rosemary Smith says
Dear Keely–my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Her calm, reassuring presence will be missed by so many of her students.
Dale & Darlene Baker says
Sherry will be missed by so many. We grew up together as we were cousins and were together almost every weekend. So hard to see her go but she was just to tired and ill.
Love to all the family.
Gay Mathewson says
Dear Keely,
I always enjoyed seeing your Mother in the shop when I visited in Guthrie. She helped me several times
with things I was working on and certainly gave of her creative talent generously. My sympathy to you and your family.
Ann Carey says
Dear Keely, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers. May the Lord grant you comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. Bless you, Ann Carey
Nuri Creager says
My deepest condolences to Keely and family. Sherry was a very cool lady who touched many, many lives with her wit, intelligence, and knowledge of all things stitchery. I will not forget the times she taught me advanced knitting techniques and cheered my daughter and I through many a knitting project. Rest in peace, Sherry.
Kathy Langley says
Keely and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a special lady who was always willing to help someone. I enjoyed her classes and always appreciated her help on a project. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelly Harris says
Keely and family,
I am so very sorry for this great loss. Your Mom was a wonderful teacher and encourager. She will always be warmly remembered and I will keep all of her loved ones in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Shelly Harris
Anne Walther says
Keely and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I’ve been blessed knowing her and having her help me with my knitting!
Leah Knipp says
Keely and family,
You have my sympathies; so sorry to hear of Sherry’s passing. I feel blessed to have had the privilege of taking some knitting classes from her. She was patient, kind and a most excellent teacher!
Patsy Franks says
It is with much sadness that I learn of the passing of your mom. I, too, have taken classes with her and what a delight she was. I learned so much! My prayers and deepest sympathies.
Anna Hester says
Keely and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sherry will be truly missed by all. I am glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her, and learning from her. I know how much she loved Mason, and her patience, playing video games with him and just being with him. When I had heard Keely was expecting, one day at the shop when she was working there, I congratulated her on becoming a grandma. She beamed with pride, with the biggest smile I had ever seen on her. She said “I thought it would never happen, I am thrilled.” I will always remember that moment.I know Mr. Stuever will miss her dearly, 55 years is a long time. I will miss her too. I always loved seeing her in the shop, and yes she helped me too with my knitting problems. Love to you all! Anna
Sherri Bartlett says
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed sitting and talking with Sherry, a wonderful lady. I will miss her.
Andi Kaplan says
Sherry was an amazing teacher and knitter. She truly has made me a better knitter and I enjoyed driving to Gutherie and taking classes over the years. Her kind and patient demeanor always shined through.
Joyce Tinsley, Altus, OK says
I am sorry to hear of our loss and even though I did not know her well I share the feeling of a lost artist.
Veronica Kave says
God bless you and your family at this time of loss.