Sherry Lynn Mayes

Sherry Lynn Mayes obituary

Sherry Lynn Mayes

Sherry Mayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deal Funeral Home - Point Pleasant on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Sherry Lynn Mayes, 68, passed away at Rivers Health on October 5, 2025. She was born to Elmer and Donna Short.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Elmer Short, mother-in-law, Betty Mayes, father-in-law, Edison Mayes, sister-in-law, Nancy Short.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Roy Mayes. Mother, Donna Short, son, Jason (Marie) Mayes, grandchildren, Andrea (Josh) Swisher, Desiree Mayes, Great Grandkids, Blake Ferguson, Addison Swisher, Kayce Swisher. brother, Billy Short, niece, Alissa (Rich) Raymond, great niece and nephew, Marli Raymond, Tyler Raymond, Jeanne Roush and "special boys", Blake and JW Adkins.

Sherry enjoyed crafting, shopping. Her biggest joy was spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

There will be no visitation at this time per family's request. A Celebration of Life is TBA.

Deal Funeral Home will be serving the family. Please keep Sherry's friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

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