Obituary of Sherri Us

Sherri Lee Us, age 51, of Naugatuck, beloved mother of Yasemin Yaglidere, passed away on November 30, 2020, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sherri was born in Bridgeport; the daughter of Janis Domschine Us & the late Peter Us. Sherri was a graduate of Central High School. She obtained her Associates in Science & Fine Arts at Housatonic Community College and earned her Bachelors Degree in Arts Administration from UMass Amherst University. Sherri was employed at the Bridgeport Public Library for over 30 years. Sherri loved being a librarian and adored her library-family even more. She had a passion for art, books, Classical music, travel, gerber daisies & her studies. One of Sherri's best kept secrets is that she was a talented painter and artist herself. Yasemin was the light of her life, spending time with her beautiful daughter gave Sherri the greatest joy. Sherri always looked forward to get-togethers with her cousins; with so much love & appreciation. Sherri's strength & determination inspired everyone and her infectious laughter will be remembered by all who truly knew her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center with burial to follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. The family is forever grateful to all who helped care for Sherri; to include the lovely staff at Yale Smilow & CT Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yale Smilow Cancer Center, 35 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com