Graveside: 10:00 AM Monday, June 30th, 2014 - Elmwood Cemetery
Jeannette Sherrell, 66 year old Woodward resident died Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Woodward. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 30, 2014 in Elmwood Cemetery. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Jeannette Marie (Lewis) Sherrell was born on January 27, 1948 in New Martinsville, West Virginia the daughter of Wesley and Burldine Pearl (Barker) Lewis. Jeannette spent her childhood on a farm in the New Martinsville area. She attended school in Magnolia, West Virginia. Jeanette was united in marriage to Chester R. Sherrell on January 27, 1968. The couple made their home in New Martinsville, West Virginia. They were blessed with five children. Jeannette was a stay at home mother, who had a deep love for her family and God. Jeannette was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin and friend.
She enjoyed researching her family genealogy, cooking, baking, and making quilts for her family. Jeannette touched everyone’s heart the moment they met her.
Jeannette is survived by her husband, Chester Sherrell of the home; one daughter, Sandra Brittain and husband Jim of Woodward; three sons; Daniel Sherrell; Eddie Sherrell both of Woodward; Timothy Sherrell of Alva; one grandson, Duncan Brittian of Woodward; one sister, Mary Jo Rose and husband Frank of New Martinsville, West Virginia; one brother, Albert Lewis of New Martinsville, West Virginia; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Pearl Lewis; daughter, Sunny Sherrell, and a brother, James Lewis.