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Sherry Lynn Ellis
1956 - 2019
Sherry Lynn Ellis
1956 - 2019
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BORN
1956
DIED
2019
Sherry Ellis Obituary
Sherry married the love of her life Jim over 37 years ago on June 5, 1982. She was a wonderful wife and mother and had a heart the size of Texas. She was a nurse who was loved by all of her family, friends and patients, whom she always remembered by name. Sherry leaves behind a beautiful legacy. She always took good care of Jim and his fire department. She loved to crochet and plant all types of flowers. Sherry loved her 12 dogs who she considered her babies.
Those left to cherish her love and memory are her husband: Jimmy Ellis; sons: Christopher, Keith, and Casey Ellis and his wife Sheena; brother: Bob Ridener and fiance Karen; grandchildren: Steven Ellis and wife Kelsey, Cian Ellis, Anastasia Escarsega, Alexander Ellis, and Nicolas Ellis; mother in law: Barbara Martin; Eulalio Davis, her patient of over 20 years; and numerous family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Marie and Benny Ridener; grandson: Benjamine George; and brother in law: Shawn Ellis;
Visitation will begin noon Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Wednesday, October 23rd, the family will receive guests at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Acres West with the interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences to the family may be sent online at acreswestfuneral.com.
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judy thomas
October 24, 2019
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Judy(Allen) and Heather Thomas
judy thomas
October 24, 2019
Keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers
Judy and Heather Thomas
Rick Cates
October 24, 2019
Dear ones, we are so sorry about for your loss and hope you know that we will hold you close in prayer as you navigate this difficult time. While we mourn her loss we are confident she now walks the streets of gold in heaven. Love and hugs jimmy and family.
Derrell Ervin
October 23, 2019
I am deeply sorrow that you're beloved wife has passed on to glory. May she score with the angles and sit at God's throne. May God keep you in his arms giving you comfort during this time.
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Tometra Mitchell
October 23, 2019
Jimmy, Hold on to God's Unchanging HAND. It may seem like the rain storm never stops, just remember that there is a PROMISE at the end of every rain there is a RAINBOW. May the Lord fill your heart with peace and comfort at this most need time.Prays to the Family from Mine.
October 23, 2019
A sweet soul and so glad we met so many years ago. You always made me smile. Praying for Jimmy and your family.
Paula & Steve Davis
Kim Frederick
October 23, 2019
Sherry was a dear, sweet friend who will be deeply missed. I'm thankful that she is no longer suffering, but the ones left here will definitely feel the void of her sweet spirit no longer with us.
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