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Sherry Tanner Obituary
A lifelong resident of the Augusta area, she was a registered nurse for 40 plus years and retired from Doctors Hospital of Augusta. She loved working with her flowers and loved taking care of her fur babies; Oscar, Toby, and Heidi.
She is predeceased by her parents, Dwight and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins; brothers, Franklin and John D. Jenkins and sisters, Myrtle Johnson and Betty Odum.
She is survived by her husband, Julius "Butch" Tanner; sons, Michael J. (Janie) Kendall and David A. (Penny) Tanner; daughter, Pamela (Shane) Faw; sisters, Eva Nell (Eugene) Ellison, Barbara (Herman) Hamilton, Lois Prickett, and Ellen McDilda; brothers, Haze (Marie) Jenkins, Louis (Sarah) Jenkins, and Thomas Jenkins; grandchildren, Aaron Tanner, Christian Faw, Layla Kendall, Taylor Kendall, and Cody Moore.
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Linda Gail Jackson-Koch
February 8, 2018
Dearest Sherry , I am so happy I got to spend time with you in Augusta 9/2017, sharing memories of our high school days (with Ramona, Mary and Eugenia), and childhood memories, too. I will never forget that lunch, the laughter, the fun and YOUR smiles! I am happy I had the chance to hug you. I will always remember you Sherry Jenkins, my childhood friend, and I will love you forever.
God will cloak you with His Peace and Glory. You are now free of it all, the Angels are rejoicing.
Melinda O'Quinn
February 7, 2018
Thank you for being a big support system in my life. I will miss that the most.
Wendy Whitler
February 7, 2018
In loving memory of an amazing aunt. When I used to come home to visit from Florida, you always made a special trip to Sardis so we could see each other. You will be missed so much. Love you Aunt Sherry, always.
Mary Majors
February 5, 2018
May GOD welcome his warrior with open arms . Job well done warrior , job well done ! We are all better having known and worked with you .
God Bless this family and comfort them all .
Mary Majors
Dottie Kaesemeyer
February 5, 2018
After we both retired from doctors I would sometimes see Sherry at different events ..she always had a smile and we would laugh as we shared stories about our fur babies. I reconnected with her on facebook and have followed her brave battle. Thankful she is now free of pain and with her Savior. She will be missed!
Butch Palmer
February 5, 2018
You were my second mama. You always knew when Jamie and I were into something. Strict, yet loving. May you fly high with the angels as you will be truly missed. Love you Mama...
Rev. Curtis Kidd
February 4, 2018
Such a sweet lady that will be missed by those who knew her.
Cheryl Spindler
February 3, 2018
I am so saddened to hear about Sherry's passing. I enjoyed working with her at Doctors Hospital. May God bless her family. You are in my prayers!
Cheryl
Ellen
February 3, 2018
My sweet sister I will love you forever.
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