Sherry Lynn Thompson, age 62, of Tekonsha, Michigan, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home, with her daughter and her sister at her side, while listening to a compact disc of her husband, Lyle, playing Amazing Grace on his hammer dulcimer.
She was born on November 13, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ken and Waneta (Ferris) Miller.
Sherry graduated from Bronson High School. She also attended Glen Oaks Community College.
Sherry married Lyle F. Thompson on July 28, 1979, they were happily married for thirty four years, Lyle preceded her in death on December 8, 2013.
She was a retired accounting clerk for Sport Truck USA in Coldwater, Michigan. Sherry was known for her big personality, great sense of humor, and kind and giving heart. She always had others on her mind and never missed a chance to be a blessing to those around her. She often cooked for her “boys” at Sport Truck. She loved to crochet and having her sisters over for the Knit Wits club. She also enjoyed camping, bowling, and listening to her husband’s music.
Survivors include her parents, Ken & Waneta Miller of Bronson, Michigan, daughter, Monica (Chris) Jackson of Springhill, Tennessee, a grandson, Davis Jackson, three sisters, Teresa (Ron) Miller of Sturgis, Michigan, Joyce (Morris) Ross of Coldwater, Michigan, and Jean (Gabe) Genaw of Allen Park, Michigan, two, brothers, Darrell (Susie) Miller of Sturgis, Michigan, and Brian (Colleen) Miller of Burr Oak, Michigan, mother-in-law, Nancy Thompson of Coldwater, Michigan, two-brother-in-laws, Randy (Cindy) Thompson of Burlington, Michigan, and Mark (Wendy) Thompson of Coldwater, Michigan, beloved dog Missy, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Tracey Zimmerman will officiate the service. The service will be live streamed on the Beams Funeral Home Face Book page.
Calling hours will be held prior to the services on Sunday, from 12:00 pm until 2 pm at Beams Funeral Home.
Following the services she will be laid to rest at Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook Township, Michigan.
Memorial donations in Sherry’s memory may be directed to the Branch Area Food Pantry, 22 Pierson Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, IN 260/495-2915
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