Sherry J. Zeider

Sherry J. Zeider obituary, Royal Center, IN

Sherry J. Zeider

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Sherry Zeider Obituary

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Sherry J. Zeider, 53, of Royal Center passed away at 6:22 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Born on October 19, 1971, in Peru, she was the daughter of Ronnie Burke and Tracey Deeter.

Sherry was a farm wife and enjoyed gardening, going to garage sales, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Faith Blount (Michael) of Lafayette, Cathy Mendez (Mike), Derek Zeider of Royal Center and Chris Burke of Walton, parents, Tracey and Sam Gardner of Royal Center and Ronnie and Pauline Burke of Kentucky, step sons, Mike Zeider and Jeff Zeider both of Royal Center, grandchildren, Luke Zeider, Sydni Zeider, Landon Zeider, Isabella Blount, Garrett Blount and Gabriella Blount, brothers, Curtis Burke, Paul Burke, Sam Gardner, Jr., Rubeun Johnson and Lawrence Johnson, sisters, Ang Holland, Veronica Combs and Althea Duff, best friends, Teresa & Megan, lots of nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Biscuit.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Zeider, sister, Missy Burke and is also reunited with her dogs, Harley and Ginger.

A Celebration of Life Service in memory of Sherry will be held at the Zeider Farm from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Care Hospice for their support and love to their mother in her final month.

The family would like donations to be paid to the funeral home at their website www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

19

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kistler Cemetery

, Royal Center, IN 46978

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