Sheryll Sue Dempsey, 63, Once hailed as a 'chain smoking maverick' from local newspapers, Sheryll S. Dempsey, who was a small town *attorney practicing in San Patricio County for over a decade, died January 1, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. It is an honest statement that everyone who met Sheryll had strong feelings for her, one way or another. She was opinionated, and did not pull punches. She fought for what she believed in, and never backed down. Sheryll was passionate about every endeavor that she undertook, whether it be family law, and 'getting men custody of their kids,' which was one of her personal preferences as she was such a daddy's girl; or 'supporting' the local Indian Casinos, ever proud of her Cherokee heritage.
In her time as an attorney she served as part time judge, ran for several elected positions, and made a name for herself as the first female attorney in San Patricio, always bucking the 'good ole boy' system. What many do not know is that she was an honored veteran, serving as a Naval Officer and Registered Nurse before becoming an attorney.
She was the oldest of seven, and went into the Navy so she could send money home to her struggling family. After retiring from law, she assisted her partner of fifteen years, Allen Novosad, with their owner-operator big-rig, often stating that she loved being paid to travel the US and see the sights.
Sheryll is survived by her daughter, Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., her son, Aaron Koger, and his three children Jackson, Madison, and Joaquin. She will be terribly missed by her partner, Allen Novosad, and many friends.
No formal service is planned. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family humbly requests that you make a donation in Sheryll's name to one of her favorite charities, or the charity that is now being established in her name. Sheryll gave annually to St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Law Degree. Sheryll was also an avid reader, observed to read between six and eight books a week and she always gave to her local library.
Corpus-Christi Caller-Times, January 10, 2010
In her time as an attorney she served as part time judge, ran for several elected positions, and made a name for herself as the first female attorney in San Patricio, always bucking the 'good ole boy' system. What many do not know is that she was an honored veteran, serving as a Naval Officer and Registered Nurse before becoming an attorney.
She was the oldest of seven, and went into the Navy so she could send money home to her struggling family. After retiring from law, she assisted her partner of fifteen years, Allen Novosad, with their owner-operator big-rig, often stating that she loved being paid to travel the US and see the sights.
Sheryll is survived by her daughter, Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., her son, Aaron Koger, and his three children Jackson, Madison, and Joaquin. She will be terribly missed by her partner, Allen Novosad, and many friends.
No formal service is planned. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family humbly requests that you make a donation in Sheryll's name to one of her favorite charities, or the charity that is now being established in her name. Sheryll gave annually to St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Law Degree. Sheryll was also an avid reader, observed to read between six and eight books a week and she always gave to her local library.
Corpus-Christi Caller-Times, January 10, 2010
Sheryll Sue Dempsey, 63, Once hailed as a 'chain smoking maverick' from local newspapers, Sheryll S. Dempsey, who was a small town *attorney practicing in San Patricio County for over a decade, died January 1, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. It is an honest statement that everyone who met Sheryll had strong feelings for her, one way or another. She was opinionated, and did not pull punches. She fought for what she believed in, and never backed down. Sheryll was passionate about every endeavor that she undertook, whether it be family law, and 'getting men custody of their kids,' which was one of her personal preferences as she was such a daddy's girl; or 'supporting' the local Indian Casinos, ever proud of her Cherokee heritage.
In her time as an attorney she served as part time judge, ran for several elected positions, and made a name for herself as the first female attorney in San Patricio, always bucking the 'good ole boy' system. What many do not know is that she was an honored veteran, serving as a Naval Officer and Registered Nurse before becoming an attorney.
She was the oldest of seven, and went into the Navy so she could send money home to her struggling family. After retiring from law, she assisted her partner of fifteen years, Allen Novosad, with their owner-operator big-rig, often stating that she loved being paid to travel the US and see the sights.
Sheryll is survived by her daughter, Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., her son, Aaron Koger, and his three children Jackson, Madison, and Joaquin. She will be terribly missed by her partner, Allen Novosad, and many friends.
No formal service is planned. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family humbly requests that you make a donation in Sheryll's name to one of her favorite charities, or the charity that is now being established in her name. Sheryll gave annually to St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Law Degree. Sheryll was also an avid reader, observed to read between six and eight books a week and she always gave to her local library.
Corpus-Christi Caller-Times, January 10, 2010
In her time as an attorney she served as part time judge, ran for several elected positions, and made a name for herself as the first female attorney in San Patricio, always bucking the 'good ole boy' system. What many do not know is that she was an honored veteran, serving as a Naval Officer and Registered Nurse before becoming an attorney.
She was the oldest of seven, and went into the Navy so she could send money home to her struggling family. After retiring from law, she assisted her partner of fifteen years, Allen Novosad, with their owner-operator big-rig, often stating that she loved being paid to travel the US and see the sights.
Sheryll is survived by her daughter, Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., her son, Aaron Koger, and his three children Jackson, Madison, and Joaquin. She will be terribly missed by her partner, Allen Novosad, and many friends.
No formal service is planned. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family humbly requests that you make a donation in Sheryll's name to one of her favorite charities, or the charity that is now being established in her name. Sheryll gave annually to St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Law Degree. Sheryll was also an avid reader, observed to read between six and eight books a week and she always gave to her local library.
Corpus-Christi Caller-Times, January 10, 2010
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