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Sheryl Flanagin Obituary
Sheryl Flanagin, 76, of Fort Smith, died Monday. She was born March 29, 1948, in Russellville to James Edwin and Reba Loretta Coontz Isom.
All services are private with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
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Naila Gutierrez
October 15, 2024
Sheryl was a beautiful person, she always made everyone feel welcomed and seen. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kim and her family. My deepest sympathy.
April Edwards
September 20, 2024
Great teacher. Great person...prayers for Kim and all her family and friends
Rhonda May Slate
September 20, 2024
Ms. Flanagin was my favorite teacher in High School. I still quote her from time to time. I ran into her a few years ago and she didn't remember me but thats ok. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Cindy Locknar Savage (1981)
September 18, 2024
Mrs Flanagin was one of my favorite teachers throughout school. She lived one street behind us. She always laughed when my mom would send her a note because she never called her by the correct first name... anything but Sheryl lol. We always laughed about it because it never changed and there was no way I could ever forge a letter from my mom! My son was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in 2018, had surgery, radiation and chemo and lived until Dec 2022. I know exactly what you did for your mom because I lived it too. I know she was happy you were there as her caregiver...family caregivers are the best. Many prayers for you and your family, the struggle is hard but she lives on in you. May she rest in peace!
Kerrie (Dillman) Turner
September 18, 2024
Ms. Flanagin was my favorite teacher. I can still hear her say, "wait, I can´t hear you, let me put my glasses on!" She was one-of-a-kind. Prayers for the family.
Cathy Williams
September 18, 2024
Sheryl was fearless and adventuresome. When she retired from teaching, Sheryl traveled extensively with friends who counted on her savvy travel planning and who marveled at her willingness to have undertaken a lone car trip to most of the Eastern half of the US. When she traveled with others, Sheryl always insisted on driving and insisted on stopping at every notable sight: oldest, newest, best, first or only. And she had trouble passing Dunkin Donuts wherever she was. How we will miss her travel planning, insistence on driving, and the kindness of coffee and donuts for her not-so-early rising travel mates.
She was a tireless feminist activist and a great admirer of the early suffragettes and later women leaders, especially Ruth Bader Ginsberg. You´re gone, my good friend, but your work will continue. In your name, "we will persist!"
Angela Weaver
September 18, 2024
Sheryl, I always tried to watch my grammar around you! lol You played the best "air guitar " than anyone at our Zonta function hosted by our Zonta club, Central Oklahoman. You were a trooper! You will be deeply missed! Rest in peace my Zonta sister!!
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