Nicole Terry Shoemaker

Nicole Terry Shoemaker, age 19, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly due to an unknown illness on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Born on September 26, 1995, in Florida, she is the beloved daughter of Todd and Denise (Anderson) Shoemaker.

Sister of Zachary Shoemaker, “The best sister anyone could have asked for.”

She is the Granddaughter of Deirdre (Dee) “Nana” Anderson-Scrip, Howard “Pappy” Shoemaker and Kris “Grammy” Anderson; Niece of Jill and Russ Owen, Wendy and Scott Huret, John-Michael and April Anderson, and Christine Anderson; Cousin of Jessica, Tristan, Dakota, Haleigh, Dalton,Victoria, Hunter, Jacob, Leila, Skylar, and Brookelynn.

She was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Robert “Pop-Pop” Anderson, Grandmother, Joan “Nee-Naw” Shoemaker, and Aunt, Pam Terry Shoemaker.

Nicole was a 2013 graduate of Upper St. Clair H.S. where she was active in many clubs and social activities. She attended California University and CCAC. Nicole had a love and gift for children and people of all ages. She never had an unkind word about anyone. She was a caregiver who had a passion for helping others in anyway she could. She was a volunteer for The Miracle League and assisted with the Special Needs Activity Program (S.N.A.P) She enjoyed promoting and marketing artists of all types on social media. In high school, she was involved in forensics, film production, broadcasting, and theatre and carried it through church, college, and all aspects of her life. She enjoyed playing soccer and softball. Nicole left this earth pure in mind, body, and spirit and had an innate ability to make everyone feel accepted, regardless of diversity. She touched the lives of so many, and will always be missed and forever in our hearts.

“God entrusted Nicole  to us for 19 wonderful years, while fulfilling God’s purpose.” -Mom and Dad

Friends are welcome on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. and on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 2-4 P.M. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 4:00 P.M. at Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA, 15317. (724) 260-5546.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Miracle League of the South Hills and mailed to Casey’s Club House, Miracle League,  P.O. Box 12614 Pittsburgh, PA, 15241 or to S.N.A.P at Upper St. Clair Recreation Center, Attn: Special Needs Program, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair, PA. 15241.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.