Sherry Mae Jett, 67, of Aberdeen, passed peacefully at the family home on Monday, June 19th.
Sherry was born January 27, 1956 in Florida to the late Charles D. and Mary Katherine Cummings Jett. She grew up in Aberdeen, attending Pinecrest High School and Sandhills Community College. Her career was spent with the Pinehurst Resort, where she worked for 35 years in various departments, retiring as the Director of Transportation in 2018. Sherry lead with compassion and empathy, never putting herself above nor below anybody. She was a longtime and faithful member of Community Presbyterian Church of Pinehurst, and relied heavily on her faith throughout her many trials and tribulations. Sherry was an outgoing and social lady, always at the ready for anyone in need. “To love or be loved by Sherry was to know unconditional love. She was a light for all she met, making life for others, just a little bit brighter.”
Sherry is survived by her son Evan Lyne of Seattle, WA. She was the sister of Manuel Jett, Greg Jett and the late Ellery Jett. She is survived by her niece Emily Bishop (Michael) and nephew Aaron Jett (Meaghan). Sherry was the great – aunt of Natalie Culp (Matt), Gregory Dawkins (Sarah), Katherine Dawkins, and Destiny Jett. She was the great – great – aunt of Eleanor Rose and Landyn, all of whom she considered her own children and grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous cousins and close friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Boles Funeral Home, 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, Saturday, June 24th at 3:00 pm, with interment to follow at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:00, and at the home of her niece Emily at 134 Ivy Trail in Rockingham following burial.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sherry’s honor to Community Presbyterian Church Pinehurst at 125 Everette Road Pinehurst NC 28374 or Gentiva Hospice Rockingham at 1198 Rockingham Rd Rockingham NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
