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Sherry Nell Gaskill

11/10/1960 - 01/13/2019

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Obituary For Sherry Nell Gaskill

Sherry Nell Gaskill, 58, of Sherman, passed away on January 13, 2019 in Sherman, Texas. Although she bravely battled colon cancer for the past seven years, this was unexpected and sudden. She has truly fought the good fight. She touched so many people through being a preschool teacher at School for Little People, teaching children’s Sunday school, being an active member of First Methodist Sherman and in the chancel choir, as well as being a strong supporter of Texoma Emmaus Community, and just being Sherry. She loved God, her family, children and nearly everyone she encountered. She made the world a better place by just being in it. We rejoice that she is no longer in pain and discomfort and has gone on to claim her heavenly reward.

Sherry was born in Wharton, Texas to Max Shiflet and Peggy Lois Pool on November 10, 1960. She attended school in Wharton for many years. She graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas. She married Brian Gaskill on November 1, 1986 in Bonham, Texas. They moved to Denton, Texas a year later where they started their family. In 1994, they moved to Sherman where they made their home. She worked as a preschool teacher at School for Little People for over twenty years. She loved working with children and also taught Sunday school for children for many years. She was a member of First Methodist Sherman where she served on many committees for children as well as for worship. She was a faithful member of the chancel choir. She has been a member of Texoma Emmaus Community since 2000 and has served on the Board of Directors. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for many years.

Sherry is survived by her husband Brian Gaskill of Sherman, daughter Rebecca Gaskill of Sherman, son Matthew Gaskill of Sherman, her sister Peggy Ann Norman and husband David of Leonard, her brother Lee Max Shiflet and Laura Compton of Sherman, her mother Peggy Shiflet of Sherman, and numerous loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends including special friend and longtime coworker Robbin Rankin. Sherry is preceded in death by her father Max Shiflet.

A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at First Methodist Church, 401 N Elm St., Sherman, TX. The Reverend Chris Dowd will officiate. Burial will follow at Holloway Cemetery, 5515 Luella Rd., Luella, TX.

The family will welcome friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Dannel Funeral Home, 302 S Walnut St., Sherman, TX.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to:

School for Little People, 401 N Elm St., Sherman, TX 75090 First Methodist Sherman, 401 N Elm St., Sherman, TX 75090 Texoma Emmaus Community, P.O. Box 665, Sherman, TX 75091 American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or at www.cancer.org

The family of Sherry Gaskill wishes to extend our sincere thanks to:

Dr. Alex Ehsan The infusion room nurses and staff of Texas Oncology-Sherman/Denison The loving support of so many in First Methodist Sherman and Texoma Emmaus Community

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  • 01/18/2019

    Tanja Dickerson

    With my deepest sympathy and prayers. I have donated to American Cancer Society in honor of your Angel Sherry Much love, Tanja Dickerson

  • 01/17/2019

    Brian and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family. May Almighty God hold you all in His loving arms and bring you peace. Michele Roberts

  • 01/16/2019

    Robin White-Gaines

    Thank you for the friendship my dear friend! You will be so missed by all that loved you. Prayers for Brian, Rebecca, and Matt during this time. Fly high sweet angel

  • 01/16/2019

    prayers for Sherry Gaskill's husband and her family and her friends and anyone who know her she was a sweetheart

  • 01/15/2019

    Suzanne Martin

    Brian, you and your family are in our prayers. Sherry had a gift of her smile, talent and generous spirit. She is now whole and with her eternal Father. We are so sorry for this great loss. Love, Tom and Suzanne Martin

  • 01/14/2019

    Bobby Littlefield

    Brian, Becca, and Matthew, I was saddened to hear about Sherry. She was such a sweet & gentle spirit, a loving wife and mother, and a friend to many. From afar, I was amazed at her courage as I read your occasional posts. I have prayed for her and will continue to pray for you all to have strength in this difficult time. May God Bless! Bobby Littlefield

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