Her Hands Were Always Full But Always Giving

Who She Was

Sherina Anderson wasn’t just a mother, grandmother, and wife—she was the quiet force behind countless acts of kindness in Galesburg, Illinois. She never asked for recognition, never looked for applause, but her presence could be felt in every notebook donated, every blessing box she stocked, and every family she reached.

How She Gave

Armed with her love for
couponing, she became a behind-the-scenes provider for those in need—donating hygiene products, school supplies, and basic essentials to struggling families and local schools. Her favorite missions were anonymous, often dropping off items without a name, just love.

She believed that small gestures could make a huge impact. And she proved it every single day.

Why We Continue

Today, her mission lives on through us.

This site, this movement, this call to “Check On Your Mom” is more than a tribute it’s a continuation of the quiet care she gave the world.

We're building this to honor her to bring awareness, provide support, and carry her light into places she never got to go.

Her Legacy of Giving Lives On

Even in her final days, Sherina chose to keep giving.

True to who she’s always been—the quiet strength, the steady supporter—she made the decision to

donate her body to science through a research program in Chicago called Lamplight

. This final gift will help doctors and scientists better understand endometrial cancer, improve treatments, and one day, save the lives of women who may never even know her name.

This was Sherina’s way: never asking for recognition, just doing what she could to help others—even in the most personal of ways.

Through her choice, she’s not only inspiring a movement, but actively fueling the research that could lead to earlier detection, better outcomes, and more time for other families.

Her light doesn’t go out. It guides.

“She gave quietly in life—and continues to give in legacy.”

We’ll be adding a link soon for others to explore Lamplight’s work and what it means to give back through medical donation, if and when the time feels right.

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This movement was born from one woman’s fight—but it exists for every woman’s future. Check On Your Mom was created to honor Sherina, and to make sure every mom, sister, and daughter gets the care, the questions, and the time they deserve.