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Sherry McDevitt Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Sherry Harris McDevitt, age 49, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on September 28, 2016 at Tennova Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Sherry was a graduate of Central High School. She was a devoted mother who lived her life for her children. She was a political activist known as "Blue" and was always ready to help those in need.
Sherry is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest and Eva Harris. She is survived by her two children, Evan and Jenna McDevitt; parents, Lonnie Harris, Mary Sellers and husband, Fred; grandmother, Willene Cox; sister, Katelyn Harris; brothers, Sean and Logan Harris; many friends of the Sweeney family. We are heartbroken by the passing of our beautiful Sherry.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with on Sunday, October 16th at Belmont Heights Baptist Church. East Tennessee Mortuary Service is serving the family of Sherry Harris McDevitt.
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October 17, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family in your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace as the days go forward without your loved one.
Debbie Black
Kenneth C. McGinnis
Pat McDevitt
October 15, 2016
Sherry was my daughter for 20 years. Many years ago she gave me a picture that said, "Mother-in-law by chance, friends by heart." I will miss the late night phone calls, discussing everything and anything, but mostly Evan and Jenna. Her Pennsylvania nieces and nephews fondly remember the birthdays and vacations she planned when we visited. She will always have a place in our hearts.
Ron Purdom
October 13, 2016
"Blue" Will be missed by lot,s of people knew you. R.I.P. preyers, going out to family. Radio will be off at my house all day Sunday.God take care of Blue.
Terry Frank
October 12, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Sherry. The last time I spoke to her, she called me about her son wrecking on Clinton Highway and she broke my heart. She started crying because it took her awhile to hear he had wrecked and for her to get to him. The love she had for her son touched me in a way I'll never forget. My prayers are with her family.
Russ Gilreath
October 12, 2016
Enjoyed hearing her when she called in to the radio programs on WOKI. Didn't know her personally but felt like I knew her. Rest in peace Blue. The airwaves wont be the same.
Freida Jones
October 12, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Blue. I heard her on the radio everyday. That's the only way I knew her ,but I pray for her family .saddened to hear of their loss.
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