Sheree Alonda Mayfield,
January 22, 1978 - June 23, 2015
Obituary
CHICAGO, IL/CARBONDALE, IL/MADISON, WI-Sheree A. Mayfield, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was born on January 22, 1978, in Duluth, MN., the daughter of Michael and Rita Mayfield. Sheree was engaged to Morris Washington, they met in 2007. Sheree holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Administration of Justice and also in Political Science as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration. She worked at the Northeastern University as a college access coordinator and was the school's counseling coach. She received the Certification of Excellence in School of Counseling 2014 Leadership Award. Sheree dedicated her life to serving the youth of Chicago and believed that every student had potential. She worked tirelessly to provide her students with opportunities to better themselves. Sheree had a variety of interests and enjoyed working out, but treasured most spending time with her daughter and fiancé. She loved travelling to see family and also travelling with her students on college tours. Sheree touched all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Sheree is survived by her fiancé, Morris Washington; daughter Kennedy Washington; mother Rita Mayfield (Anthony Rogers); father Michael (Lisa) Mayfield; two brothers Michael Mayfield and Devin Mayfield; grandmother Dorothy Fulwood, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives and many friends. Sheree now joins her late grandparents, Eula (Leonard) Thomas. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 11 AM on Friday, July 3, 2015. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a scholarship fund to be established in Sheree's name to the Chicago Public Schools. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.comSheree tragically lost her life but her legacy lives on in those who loved her.
Events
Celebration of Life
Fri Jul 3, 2015 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Sue Guzinski
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. Sue Guzinski
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Hope Williams
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What a beautiful light you were to us on this side of eternity Sheree. That smile, the joy you brought to the halls of JMM and anywhere you were. Praying God's comfort for your daughter and family.
Hope Williams
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DeShon Jackson
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Sheree, I love you and miss you! I will cherish the memories. To her fiancee and daughter: you have our condolonces.
Mr. & Mrs. DeShon Jackson and the Iota Family from UW-Parkside, 1996-98.
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Opal
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Rest in Heaven Sheree!! You are such a light, still. I have so many fond memories of you, basketball, track, your graduation (bumping Foxy Brown and Case on the way), that's why I say '96 and forever. I will keep you and your daughter and family in my prayers, the world will miss you but I know you are brightening up heaven now just as you did down here. So long my beautiful friend!
♥ #TheBigDog
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Debra crisler
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I love you will miss you
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Alfonso Garcia
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Your smile will be remember forever but your legacy will be always a great mark on everyone's life that knew you. You'll be alive every time your name is pronounce and it will bring light and hope in our life.