Sherry Musgrave

Sherry Musgrave obituary, Benton, KY

Sherry Musgrave

Sherry Musgrave Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collier Funeral Home - Benton on Sep. 3, 2024.

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Sharon "Sherry" Kay Ratliff Musgrave, 77, of Gilbertsville, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Mercy Health- Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Sherry was born on February 25, 1947 in Martinsville, Indiana to Minor Ratliff and Flossie Martindale Ratliff. She was of the Baptist Faith and worked as the office manager at North Marshall Water Office for many years. Sherry led an exciting and adventurous life, she loved taking road trips with her husband, Mike, on their motorcycles. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends, but spending time with her three grandchildren brought her the greatest joy.
Sherry is survived by her husband of 38 years, Mike Musgrave of Gilbertsville; two sons, Danny Musgrave (Nicole) of Benton and Steve Musgrave (Emily) of Benton; one God-daughter, Mariah Sanders (Zac); and three grandchildren, Sawyer Musgrave, Kingstyn Musgrave, and Tatum Musgrave.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Minor and Flossie Ratliff and four sisters, Eva Wiggins, Clarice Houchin, Betty Chauplin, and Barbara Beard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kentucky Lake Mission; 5570 Moors Camp Highway, Gilbertsville, Ky 42044 or American Red Cross; 501 Kings Hwy E Suite 400 Fairfield, CT 06825.
A private family burial was held at Moreland Cemetery. There will be no public services.
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