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Obituary For Sherry Williams
Sherry “Lynn” Williams, age 66, passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Joseph Ware Sr. and Edgardine Ware.
Early Life & Education
Sherry attended West Side High School in Gary, Indiana, and graduated with the Class of 1977. In 1982, she married John W. Williams, who preceded her in death. She continued her education at Davenport College-Merrillville and obtained her associates degree in nursing.
Career & Service
Sherry dedicated 22 years of service as a Registered Medical Assistant, working between the Gary Health Department and the East Chicago Health Department. She was widely recognized as an outstanding professional for her extensive knowledge and administration of immunizations. Her commitment to public health and patient care left a lasting impact on the communities she served.
Life & Interests
Outside of work, Sherry found joy in sewing and gardening. Her children fondly remember the handmade costumes she created and the time spent planting flowers together in her garden. She had a genuine passion for fashion and cherished spending time with her friends. Sherry was well known for her witty remarks, contagious laughter, and warm presence. She also devoted much of her life to being a loving and dependable caregiver to several family members, always showing up when she was needed most.
Survivors
Sherry is survived by her daughters, Amethyst and Emerald; her grandsons, Braylyn and Jace; and her brother, Reginald Ware Sr. She will also be deeply missed by her godparents, George and Joyce Jarrett; her nieces, Patrice Taylor(Derrick) and Jericka Sutherland (Michael); and a host of cousins, colleagues and close friends.
Final Arrangements
In accordance with Sherry’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. The family will communicate a private memorial at a later time. In lieu of flowers or sympathy cards, the family kindly requests that gifts be made to Phillips-Riley Funeral Home in Sherry’s honor.
Sherry’s humor, dedication, and loving spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had encountered her.
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Sherry and I grew up together from elementary school to high school together.We graduated together. She will truly missed and loved. R.I.P. unstill we meet again.
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I knew Sherry most of her life. We grew up together. She was a great person. She will be greatly missed.
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I will forever be grateful to Sherry for all the laughs and giving me a home away from home as kids. She treated me as one of her own and it was the warmest welcome I could have received. I pray your smiles remains with all of us ❤️
My sister Sherry baby,as I used to call her, was truly a blessing to me. We met at the Gary Health Department and I ended up following to the East Chicago Health Department. We were not just co-workers, but family. I got know her and John and watched Amy and Emmy grow up. I will truly miss her, but I know the Lord will welcome her with open arms. Love you Sherry!!
My auntie that treated me like a Son, I'm forever grateful for all the things you have done for me. You have been a blessing to me my entire life, thank you for your support, encouragement and words of wisdom. I pray that I'm able to make you proud by growing to be the man that you envisioned me to be. I will forever look after Amy and Emmy like they are my sisters. You will be missed auntie, I love you eternally. 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊.
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I will remember Lynn for her wisdom and knowledge. I was the oldest of the girl cousins but I was the youngest cause she treated me with love and kindness whenever we were together. She loved her some Walter, my youngest brother. Gone too soon but I will always hold a place in my her for you. Love you cousin ❤️😥. Rest in peace as you transition over to the other peace side😥😥❤️❤️✨✨✨✨✨
Emmy is my bestfriend I grew up washing mama sherry car or doing stuff at the house. I'll never forget she made sure I was treated like her son always love you for that mama.
A very beautiful person and caring Auntie, made me laugh every time I saw her, a joy to be around and she will be surely missed every day 😔💝. Rest well Aunt Sherry, your memories will last in all of us. We Love You.
A Beloved Aunt A 2nd Mother A Guardian Angel My Aunt Sherry was that person for me, steady, nurturing, and always there when I needed her. She wasn't loud with her care, but you felt it in everything she did. Her house was always warm, welcoming and always full of something cooking. I was so privileged to have her as my very special cool Aunt, and that meant very much to me and while I grieve her loss, I will also carry forward what she left behind, a sense of duty of kindness of care for one another. Rest in peace you will forever be in my heart until we meet again. With all my love. Your niece, PaTrice
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