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Sherrie G. McCrary, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024.
She was born April 28, 1943, to the late Russell and Ila (Greenwood) Smith in Council Bluffs, IA. Sherrie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Northwestern Bell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McCrary; daughter, Debra Anderson; brother, Jack Smith; sister, Leanna Evans.
Sherrie is survived by her children, Eddie (Sherri) Kaufman, David Kaufman, and Dianna (Donald) McCurdy; sister, Ladonna Katschman; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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