Sherry L (Payne) Rittenhouse Obituary (1950 - 2012)

Sherry Leann Rittenhouse, 61, died Wednesday January 25 2012.After an inspirational battle with her health, Sherry found the peace she deserved in the company of family and friends. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on Wednesday March 15th, 1950 to parents Robert and Carolyn (Schmink) Payne. She worked for Guide Lamp in Anderson, Indiana for 30 years before retiring in 2001. She was a member of both First Pentecostal Church in Elwood and Faith Apostolic Lighthouse in Greentown. She is survived by her brothers Terry Payne, and Danny Payne; children Amanda and Bill Miller, and Robert and Sundy Burton; her grandchild Kenden Miller; several nieces, nephews, friends, and her dogs Lady and Petey. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and best friend of more than 25 years Terry "oeDog" Rittenhouse; and her beloved dog Zeus The family is forever indebted to the staff at The Indiana Heart Hospital and Riverview Rehabilitation Center for their exceptional care of Sherry. Sherry's kind, giving, positive personality left an indelible mark on everyone that she met.There is nothing that she would not do for somebody in need of help. The courage that she displayed during her most recent illnesses shall forever be an inspiration to those of us that were fortunate enough to see it.Rest in peace sister, mother, grandmother, friend. Funeral Services for Sherry will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Dunnichay Funeral Home withPastor Eric Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Elwood City Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2012at Dunnichay Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com