Sherry Lyons Obituary
Sherry Beth Lyons, 72, of Akron, passed away on September 3, 2025. She was born in Clay, WV on February 11, 1953 to the late Harry Pierson and Janice{Ramsey} Cole.
In addition to her parents and step-father Carl Carte, Sherry was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roger Lyons Sr. in 2008 and her grandson Paul D. Rector.
Sherry is survived by her loving children Lisa Wileman, Julie Proctor and Roger Lyons Jr.; grandchildren Meagan Wileman, Heather Wileman, Brittaney Wileman, Michael Lyons, Travis Rector, Amy (Jeremy) Brown; great-grandchildren Zane, Grayson, Aria, Jayden, Kayleigh, Jesse; sisters, Patty Glass, Gennia Carte and Debbie Tykol; brother, Carl E. Carte.
Sherry, A.K.A "Scrappy", will be missed by so many. She was a proud and loving mother to her 3 kids, and the best grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandkids. Her family was very important to her, including her siblings. We are thankful to have so many treasured memories with her.
Some of her favorite things to do were cooking, watching her favorite shows, and listening to gospel music. So many things about her will be missed, including her mischievous laugh and sense of humor. Cooking for the family was her way of bringing us all together so we could laugh, reminisce, and create new memories.
We will also miss her stubbornness, fearlessness, and her ability to bring light into any situation. Sherry was always there to help and offer her love, including the time she took in caring for her newborn niece, whom she loved and raised like her own. The times we shared and the memories we made will live on through us forever because she made a huge impact on us all.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Thursday, September 11th from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service that begins at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Archer officiating. A committal service will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where Sherry will be laid to rest with Roger Sr. To share a memory of Sherry or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.
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