Sherry Fares Obituary
She was born on March 3, 1947, in Marion, KY to Jack and Billie June McWilliams and was raised in Princeton, IN prior to attending Murray State University. Sherry was a resident of Grand Rivers for more than 25 years and enjoyed spending time in nature with family, friends and her pets.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jack Fares, of Grand Rivers, KY; a daughter, Kendra McWilliams of Newburgh, IN; a granddaughter, Tyra S. McWilliams of Grand Rivers, KY; and a brother, Les S. McWilliams (Laurie) of Gilbertsville, KY. She is also survived by her stepson, Erik Fares (Kristin) and stepdaughter, Elizabeth Nondorf (Kyle) along with her step grandchildren, Madeline, David and Lottie Fares, Catherine O'Brien and Beckett Nondorf, all of Oklahoma City, OK along with many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Billy June (Hill) McWilliams.
A private service will be held at a later date.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sherry, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debbie McKinney
January 13, 2026
So sorry to hear about Sherry. Thought so much of her family.
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Susan Yarbrough
January 10, 2026
Sherry was a neighbor of mine during our childhood. Such fond memories of times spent with her family. They were wonderful neighbors and friends. Sherry was a beautiful person and so kind and loving. I know she will be missed.
Susan Yarbrough
Barbara Hunt
January 10, 2026
So sorry to hear of Sherry´s death. We were high school classmates. She was such a sweet person.
Barbara Stalion Hunt.
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