Sherry Lynn Howard

Sherry Lynn Howard, 55, of Owensboro, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13 after battling lung cancer for six months.  She was born August 18, 1967 in Daviess County.  Sherry had worked as a supervisor in food service for the cafeteria at Kentucky Wesleyan College for 17 years.  She enjoyed playing bingo.  Friday nights were her favorite night of the week.  Her grandkids would come stay the night and this occasion started when her first grandchild was born.  They loved having “Nana Night”.

Sherry was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ruth Bolling; two sisters, Mary Elaine McCarty and Mary Underwood; and a brother, Sammie Jo Bolling.

Surviving are her husband of 28 years, Mike; a daughter, Amanda (Garrett) Mattingly of Philpot; two sons, Joshua (Krystal) McCarty of Hawesville and Michael Howard of Owensboro.  Sherry also had four grandchildren that meant the world to her, Brayden Mattingly age 10, Adalynn Mattingly age 9, Paxton Mattingly age 7, and Annabelle Howard age 6; a sister and two brothers, Sheila (Joey) Goble, Charles (Doris) McCarty and Terry McCarty, all of Owensboro.  Sherry also had two young men that carried a special place in her heart, Jody Young and Johnathon Young.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday, January 18, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Sorgho.  Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Sherry Howard, c/o of Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.  Memories and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.