LEXINGTON: If there was ever a spirit that was uplifting, positive and expressed unconditional love, it was the spirit found within Sherry Holmes. No matter her circumstances, she always had a smile.
Sherry passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 18, 2024 following an apparent seizure. She was 48.
The daughter of Joseph and Judith (Kegley) Holmes, Sherry was born in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School.
In her youth she dreamt of being a Dr., fixing and diagnosing her sisters while playing outside. Sherry’s love and affection could hardly be held in, as she would run to family, friends and acquaintances ready to give the biggest hugs imaginable. She was innocent; a child at heart who knew no enemies.
Sherry loved Jesus, and loved to talk about Him. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Assembly where she loved and received love from her church family. Her favorite song was Jesus Loves Me. Sherry certainly knew that she was loved!
Sherry enjoyed playing Uno, Go Fish and Old Maide, and watched Jeopardy, The Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Her passion was in drawing and coloring pictures which she shared with everyone, and proudly decorated her apartment with her artwork.. Without a doubt, her favorite color was PINK, with her bedroom themed in her favorite color, she often color coordinated her outfits in pink as well!
Sherry enjoyed the playful themes of Halloween, decorating with pumpkins and bats. It was her favorite holiday.
Her proudest moment was when she became an aunt. Calling her nieces and nephews “her kids”, she loved and cherished them as her own. Her life revolved around her family and Sherry looked forward to family parties throughout the year.
Sherry’s impact on her family and friends was life giving and life changing. Her love was authentic and freely given.
Sherry is survived by her parents Joseph and Judith Holmes; siblings Rachel (Stuart) Smith of Mansfield, Michelle Iley (Earnest Edwards) of Mansfield, Joe Holmes of Mansfield, and Crystal Holmes of Mansfield; nieces and nephews whom she considered her “kids”: Haylee, Stuart, Jasmine, Anna, Isabella, Shawn, Easton, Jayde, Adryonna, Travis, Garrett, Corey, Zach, Lilith, James, Brooke, Joshua, Marcus, Kamden and Nevaeh; as well as other great nieces and nephews aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Hack (Beatrice) Kegley and Lola Williams.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Sherry Ann Holmes will be held Thursday, October 29, 2024 at 1 pm in Apolostic Faith Assembly, 258 Stadium Drive, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 where her family will receive friends two hours prior from 11 am – 1 pm. Pastor Robert O’Brian will officiate and burial will follow in Ontario Community Cemetery. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to assist Sherry’s family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist her family with funeral expenses. Please make checks payable to: Snyder Funeral Homes.
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