Sherry Brashear, age 67 of Olney, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Sherry was born on March 13, 1958, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Morris and Betty (Watkins) Smith. Sherry married her husband Daniel Brashear on November 28th, 1994, in Henderson Kentucky. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Free Methodist Church in Olney Illinois with a visitation for family and friends for 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the church for Operation Shoebox. Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney.
Sherry cherished life and held her family close to her heart. She took great pride in her role as the family’s matriarch and devoted caretaker. Guided by her strong faith, she was a dedicated member of the Free Methodist Church for nearly 30 years. Her relationship with Christ shaped how she loved, gave, and served others. Sherry remained deeply connected to her loved ones, always keeping up with their lives and nurturing a keen interest in her family’s genealogy.
She found joy in the simple, meaningful parts of her life: gardening and baking and was known for hosting the beloved family Easter Egg Hunt each year.
Sherry was also active in the community and enjoyed her involvement with the Farmer’s Market in Olney.
Her legacy is one of faith, family, and quiet strength. We rest in the hope that she is now in the presence of her Savior, welcomed with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Sherry is survived by her husband Dan Brashear of Olney, Illinois, sons Travis (Heather Roth) Bare of Albion, Illinois, Sam Brashear of Olney, Illinois. Daughters Kyley (John) Wright of Fairfield, Illinois, Stacy Bare of Evansville, Indiana, Taylor (Josh Hutter) Brashear of Olney, Illinois, Cyndie (Dennis) Kieffer of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Grandchild Madison Wright, brothers Randy (Patty) Smith of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Brad (Crystal) Smith of Evansville, Indiana, Joe Smith of Decker, Indiana, sisters: Mary Ann Ricketts of Riley, Indiana
Nancy (Doyle) Adams of Decker, Indianaand grand dogs: Clutch, Norm, Cliff, Dori and grand cats: Nimbus, Tugboat, Oobie, & Bojangles
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, grand-dog Jack and grand-cat Micah.
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