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Sherri Lynn Ellsworth Obituary

Ellsworth, Sherri Lynn
61, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on May 13,2015. Born December 20, 1953 to Jerry and Nancy Allred in Mesa, AZ. She was their only child and was dearly loved. She had a fun and adventurous life growing up on the family ranch. They went all around the Western US to many horse races and outings to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. Graduated with the National Honor Society from Mesa High School. She was blessed with one beautiful daughter Jolynn. She is the light of her mother's and grandparent's eye. Sherri later remarried Richard Ellsworth in the Mesa AZ Temple and took on a large family. She especially loved being a primary teacher where she loved the little children. Sherri had many friends whom she loved to stay in contact with. She was preceded in death by her father Jerry Allred. Survived by husband Richard Ellsworth, mother Nancy Allred, daughter Jolynn and Brian Ellsworth and their children Blake and wife Annie, Conner, and Brilynn. Daughter Tara and Tyson Rackley and their children Kaydee, Braden, Trevor, Marlee and husband Addison Nejadeh, Jayson, Tyson, and Natalee. Daughter Lyndsey and Bryan Mortensen and their children Garrett, Gavyn, and Ella. Son Brent and Kami Ellsworth and their children Gavin and Savanna. Son Matthew Ellsworth and child Jaydon. Viewing will be held Friday, May 15,2015 from 6-8pm at the LDS Chapel on 234 N Greenfield Rd in Gilbert, AZ. The funeral service will be held at 1:30pm May 16, 2015 at the LDS Chapel on 234 N Greenfield Rd with a viewing at 12:30pm.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from May 15 to May 16, 2015.

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Henry Fronczak

May 19, 2015

Richard and family. I was shocked at hearing about the loss of your wife Sherri. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

IB

May 16, 2015

Please accept my sincerest condolences to all Sherri Lynn family may you find hope in God promises that says those who had die will live life again, John 5:21,25.

Marianne Ellsworth Loose

May 15, 2015

My darling sister Sherri! How I love you and will miss you so much! You have been a light and joy in our family and our hearts feel empty today. Dearest brother Richard, words are not enough to tell you of our love for you, and our sorrow at this great loss. We will stand beside you and pray you and your sweet children and grandchildren will feel the prayers and the support from countless friends and family.

Dale and Shellie Willis

May 15, 2015

Dear Richard, JoLynn, and Family: Dale and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife and mother. May the Lord bless you and the family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Allison and Christian DeShazer

May 15, 2015

Aunt Sherri always had such a kind heart and would be friends with anyone. Whenever I spent time with her she would always make me feel so special and so loved. We love you all and are very sorry for your loss, and very sorry that we can't make it to her funeral.
Love you Aunt Sherri!! We will surely miss you!

Georgena Ellsworth Faria

May 15, 2015

My sweet sister, Sherri. Words cannot express how much I love you and the joy you brought into our family. The great love between you and my brother has warmed us all. I love having you as my big sister and as a good friend. You brought light and sunshine to every room you entered. The legacy of your life will be the love you shared with Richard and your beautiful posterity. I'll always love and miss you and I look forward to the day when I can see you and laugh with you once more.

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