Sherry Diane Harper's Obituary
Sherry Diane Harper, a truly beautiful woman inside and out, passed away on Wednesday , June 10, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace and strength.
To her daughters, Sherry was the center of their world-the glue that held everything together. They describe her as selfless, forgiving, loving, godly, faithful, incredibly funny, and fiercely supportive. In addition to all these attributes, she was also a phenomenal cook whose dishes will be sorely missed.
Sherry was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a dedicated caregiver, and a wonderful sister. She had a servants heart and found joy in caring for the people she loved, always putting the needs of others before her own, Her family was the greatest blessing of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Sherry was a successful business owner and talented beautician. Sherry's Beauty Shop was a place of warmth, friendship, and connection. Behind the chair, her creativity shone, but her true gift was how she made people feel. She listened, laughed and cared deeply for others. Many who sat in her chair, became lifelong friends, and she was a wonderful friend to so many.Her qualities were too numerous to count, and words cannot fully capture all that she was. Her strength was that of a true steel magnolia-gentle, soft-spoken, and incredibly stylish on the outside, yet unyielding, courageous, and unbreakable at her core.Through both good and bad times, Sherry;s unwavering faith remained her guide and source of strength.
Sherry's spirit will live on through her beautiful flowers, the countless lives she touched through her business, and the boundless love she instilled in her daughters and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed, forever celebrated, and never forgotten. Her family finds comfort in the promise that they will see her again, completely healed.
Sherry is survived by her daughters: Tracey Cagle (Sparta), Tammy Hunter, Tara Branscome (Randy), and Tabatha Gulleckson (Derran), grandchildren: Benjamin, Hayley, Monica, Miranda, Allison, Leah, Sarah, Wesley, Harper, Julia, Alexis and DJ, great grandchildren: Lilah, Franklin, Mason, Olivia, Leddy Jane, Kelly Ann and Baby Girl Sutton on the way, sister: Sheila Graben (Don), a host of Nieces and Nephews.She was preceded in death by, husband: Terry Harper, granddaughter: Sophie Branscome, parents: John and Cuzell Cantrell and brother: Cecil Cantrell.Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:00 until service time beginning at 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Church. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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