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Sherry Carter Obituary

SHERRY ANN CARTER, 48, of Millington, died May 10, 2008 at Methodist North Hospital. The family will receive friends from5-7 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel. Graveside Services will be Monday, May 12, 3 p.m. at the Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. She leaves her parents Jerry and Dovie Carter of Millington, a brother, Ronald Carter of Millington, a sister in law, Faye Carter of Millington and nephew David Carter of Millington. Sherry Ann, an avid horse lover was preceded in death by her loving cat Beau Kitty. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel 901-873-0123

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on May 11, 2008.

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Mack Cooper

May 13, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Carter,

Sherry was is an important memory of my high school years. I will always cherish my times with her and your family at your home. Please accept my sympathy and love for Sherry and her life.

Cindy Mora Carter

May 13, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
I was truly saddened by the news of Sherry passing away. I and my brother Gary will always cherish the fun times we had with her at the horse shows. She was such as sweet soul and a good friend to us both. You were blessed with having her in your lives as well as ours.

Mickie Holmes-Joyner

May 30, 2008

I send you my deepest sympathy at this time and say that my thoughts have been with you since Sherry's death. She was a friend that I cherished and someone that touched many people's lives. My deepest sympathy and love to you and your family.

lisa cannon kerley

May 25, 2008

im sorry for your loss she was a sweet person praying for you all

Valerie Hunter - Rink

May 24, 2008

I was saddened when I learned about Sherry's passing. We had a few classes together at MCHS. Sherry had a brilliant personality and always had a smile for anyone who greeted her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My heart goes out to your family in your time of sorrow.

Judy Grasser Merryman

May 23, 2008

My love and prayers are with all of your family during this time. Sherry was a fun person to work with. She was a great story teller when it came to talking about her pets.

Steven & Christine Yates

May 20, 2008

Sherry was kindness defined, wrapped in beauty and grace. Our prayers to her family who bear this great loss.

Walter Hulsey

May 20, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Sherry was always a very nice and wonderful person who always had good things to say to everyone. It is sad that she has passed so early in life and will be missed and remembered by all at MCHS.

cathey macneill

May 19, 2008

i am so sorry to hear of your loss. i remember sherry in highschool. she was a very caring person, very popular with everyone,my thoughts and prayers are with you
cathey burness macneill

Pat Graves-Waugh

May 19, 2008

Sherry was my first best friend in Millington, we were in 3rd grade together and I remember she was always so nice and geniune to me. What a lost to the world of a beautiful person, my thoughts and prayers are with the family left behind.

Linda(Littrell) Ridings

May 19, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Sherry's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Karen Still

May 18, 2008

I didn't really know Sherry in high school, but she was an icon of sorts because she was so beautiful and friendly and understated. She was the whole package. As a parent I don't need to know her to know how devastating her passing must be to you. My thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family. Sherry's beautiful smile will remain with all of us forever.

Lisa Levesque Mccain

May 18, 2008

l am saddened to hear of Sherry's passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time

Donna Green

May 16, 2008

I was so sorry to here about Sherry, she was a really sweet person. God bless you all.

Terri Hinton-Shearer

May 16, 2008

May God bless each of you. I will pray that all the sweet wonderful memories you have of Sherry will fill your heart and mind and give you peace and comfort.

Teri(CA), Rudy and all The Bernil Family(TN)

May 15, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Ronnie, Faye and David,
My Family's most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time for Sherry, your beloved daughter, sister and aunt. My brother and I went to high school with Sherry and we remember her very special personality. She always had a beautiful smile for everyone. A candle burns bright for Sherry as she begins her journey to eternally grace heaven with her beauty.
Love, God Bless, and Aloha,

Charles & Kassandra Love

May 15, 2008

I was sad to learn of Sherry's passing. I have very fond memories of her from the days in MCHS. She was always a very special person and she will be missed. I will add the Carter family in our prayers and hope that God will help the family through this loss.

Bill Jauchler

May 15, 2008

My condolences to Sherry's family, My memories of Sherry date back to MCHS. She was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be missed.

Phil Matthews

May 14, 2008

Mr. Carter and Dovie,
It broke my heart to hear of Sherry's passing. I know she was your heart and soul. Sherry was such a beautiful girl and she loved her horses and animals. I remember her as such a great competitor and full of life. I will cherish the fact that I even knew her at one time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Always your friend,
Phil Matthews

Kelli (MacNeill) Werkmeister

May 14, 2008

My condolences to those that are left behind. I hope that the family can find peace in knowing that she is in a better place. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sherry will be missed.

Donna Morris~Meyer

May 14, 2008

Praying for God's comfort to come to Sherry's family during this time of loss. I knew Sherry in High School and I always thought she had the most beautiful eyes and that her kindness showed through them. Love and Prayers to her Loved Ones.

Dareleane Ricks

May 14, 2008

To the family of Sherry Ann Carter...

May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and Forever More

Please accept our deepest sympathies

Dareleane Ricks & family
MCHS C/O 1979
Millington, TN 38053

Wiley Martin

May 14, 2008

May God comfort you in your time of sorrow, Sherry will be missed by all who were touched by her life.

Dan Fitzgerald

May 14, 2008

So very sorry to hear about her passing. I as more Ronnie's age but I do remember how nice she was to everybody.

Ernie Salera

May 14, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with the Carter Family.

Tony Cash

May 13, 2008

Sherry was so sweet and so friendly to everyone she met. She always had this sweet, shy smile on her face. I will miss her.

Jim & Sunnye Boyd

May 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sherry's family. Although, we did not know her well, we do remember how beautiful and sweet she was. God Bless.

Robin Hildesheim (Huffines)

May 13, 2008

God bless you and be with you as you face this time of sorrow. May He give you hope and strength. My familiy's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anna Hughes

May 13, 2008

Sherry will be missed by many. She had a beautiful smile and was a good friend. May God be with you all at this time. My prayers are with you daily.

Terri Leddon-Hutto

May 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I will always remember Sherry's sweet personality and beautiful smile during our time at MCHS. May God give you peace and understanding.

Tena Jones (Desnoyer)

May 13, 2008

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I went to school with Sherry she will be highly missed.

Denise Burns Boyd

May 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sherry and I went to High School and worked together at the Millington Star for 5 years. It is hard to believe she is no longer with us. May God be with you all. Denise and Tommy Boyd

Tom Douglas

May 13, 2008

I remember Sherry very well. Always smiling and forever a kind person. It is difficult to bear such a kind sole going so early in life. She shall be remembered.

Donna (George) Adams

May 13, 2008

I was shocked to hear of Sherry's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Harris Grimes

May 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I remember Sherry well from MCHS and she was a wonderful person.

JT & Cheryl Coleman

May 13, 2008

God's best for each of us is not always easy for those left behind. May you find peace in His love. We remember Sherry's sweet smile. We will lift up her family in our prayers.

Cindy Bomar- Holcomb

May 13, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Carter i have so many great memories of Sherry. From the slumber parties to just "riding around" in her camaro singing and laughing. Those were the best days. Sherry was so funny and always smiling. She had the most beautiful eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and i will always cherish the memories of the fun times we had. She was a great friend!!
Love ya'll!!

Bonnie Burness - Hunter

May 13, 2008

I remember Sherry being the sweetest person in high school with the best smile. It's hard to believe that she is gone.

Martha Easley Kerekes

May 13, 2008

I remember when Sherry and Ronnie moved in next door. Sherry had the most beautiful smile ,and was always ready to do something. She was a wonderful person who was loved by so many. My prayers are with her family.

TONY BROWN

May 13, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Sherry's passing. My condolences to her family.

Jim, JoeAnn, Rachel, Peanut, Puggy Carlisle

May 13, 2008

May the Lord give you peace and strength during this most difficult time. Our thoughts go back to bygone days riding horses at the horseshows. We enjoyed many good family times together.

Brian Wilson

May 13, 2008

I am saddened and moved with memories of Sherry, Ronnie, and Mr.&Mrs. Carter. We rode in events together at the old arena at 51 & West Union. Sherry, Ronnie, and Mr. & Mrs. Carter were always a kind and gracious Family there and the grocery store. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Carter family.

Donna Butler Suhs

May 13, 2008

It's hard to believe she is gone. Sherry was such a beautiful person. I'll always remember her from classes we had together.

Rick,Mike,Cathy,& Sandra Collier

May 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We all went to highschool with Sherry and she was a very sweet girl.May God Bless each of you.

Sandra Mitchell - Owens

May 13, 2008

I have the most wonderful memories of Sherry from High School. She was the kindest and most humble person I knew. I remember her as an avid horse lover and that she had the most beautiful smile. I was proud to call her my friend. Always in our thoughts, forever in our prayers!

Alex Partridge MCHS'77

May 13, 2008

I will always remember that Sherry was one of the most beautiful girls in school who never let it go to her head. She was so friendly to everyone and she will be dearly, sadly missed.

Leo Percer

May 13, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Sherry's passing. I know that no words of mine will ease the sorrow, but please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. May God comfort you.

Linda Cooper

May 13, 2008

I worked with Sherry years ago at The Millington Star and was shocked to read of her passing. She was a lovely woman. My condolences and prayers to the family.

May 13, 2008

I am so sorry to hear such sad news. I will always remember Sherry with a smile. What a great friend to be blessed with. I will always treasure my memories of her and your family. ~Phoebe Wortham

Teresa Conley-Johnson

May 13, 2008

Sherry was so much fun and had the best smile! She was so sweet and genuine. I will always remember her in that blue Camero. Your family will be in my prayers. May you find peace knowing Sherry was so loved.

Lisa Tapp (Moore)

May 13, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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May 12, 2008

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Sherry. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We will remember her pleasant disposition, she was a very
sweet person

Lori Trundle Coleman

May 12, 2008

Sherry and I were good friends in high school. I was devastated to learn that she left us so early in her life. She will be remembered as a beautiful, kind and loving person with a beautiful smile and a generous heart. I will lift her family and friends up in prayer, asking God to provide peace and comfort for all those mourning her passing.

May 12, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Sherry.
There are so many memories of when we were all together growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Norma Lee Ahlefeld Maki

Kevin McVay

May 11, 2008

Sherry and I had French together in high school. My prayers are with Ronnie and family.

linda odum ruff

May 11, 2008

jerry,i am so sorry to hear of your daughter,s passing.you and your family are in my prayers.hope you remember my name,we are cousin.

Charles Matlock

May 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Sherry's unexpected passing. She will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will her family and all those who loved her.

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