Sherry Brashear, age 67

March 13, 1958 - July 14, 2025

Sherry Brashear, age 67 of Olney, Illinois, 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 28, 1994, in Henderson Kentucky.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM - Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Free Methodist Church in Olney, Illinois.  A visitation for family and friends will he held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, before the service.  In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the church for Operation Shoebox or Pet Partners.   Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

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; and Sam Brashear of Olney, Illinois
Daughters: Kyley (John) Wright of Fairfield, Illinois; Stacy Bare of Evansville, Indiana; Taylor (Josh Hutter) Brashear of Olney, Illinois; and
Cyndie (Dennis) Kieffer of Mt. Carmel, Illinois
Grandchild: Madison Wright
Brothers: Randy (Patty) Smith of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Brad (Crystal) Smith of Evansville, Indiana; and Joe Smith of Decker, Indiana
Sisters: Mary Ann Ricketts of Riley, Indiana; and Nancy (Doyle) Adams of Decker, Indiana

grand dogs: Clutch, Norm, Cliff, Dori and grand cats: Nimbus, Tugboat, Oobie, and Bojangles

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, grand-dog Jack and grand-cat Micah.