Obituary for Sherry R. McNiel
Sherry Raye McNiel, age 63 of Hewitt, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 after a short but courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. She was born to Bobby Merkel and Doris Davis on November 14, 1957 in Hillsboro. She married the love of her life Ronnie McNiel on March 18, 1988.
Sherry graduated from Hillsboro High School. She continued her education with an Associate’s Degree from TSTC, and a Bachelor’s of Science from Tarleton State University.
Family and friends were Sherry’s passion and delight. She was a shining light to anyone she met. Her big and bright smile and beautiful blue eyes drew you to her. She never knew a stranger and was blessed with the ability to connect with other people. She had a flare for decorating her home and it was always impeccably done. She also had an eye for fashion. Sherry enjoyed wearing hats of all kinds and she acquired quite the collection. The simplest pleasures in life were a joy to her. She loved to travel with her sons as they grew up, her and Ronnie could often be found at the beach, her favorite place to be. She often traveled with friends and family.
Sherry will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, Ronnie McNiel; her loving son, Spencer McNiel and his partner, Tonya Kitts and their children Mallory, Mackenzie and Jensen; her mother, Doris Davis; her brothers, David Merkel and his wife, Alexia Merkel, Ricky Merkel and his wife, Robin Merkel, Larry Merkel and his wife, Norma Merkel; her sister, Becky Hornsby and her husband, Thomas Hornsby; her brother Donald Merkel and his wife, Eva Merkel; her brother, Charles Davis and his partner Milly Hart; her sister, Roxie Goldsmith and her husband, Steve Goldsmith and sister, Julia Merkel; as well as her steadfast companion dog, Ryder. She will be remembered admiringly by many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Merkel, and her loving and caring grandparents that raised her most of her life, Raymond Basham and Laura Basham. Sherry is rejoicing in heaven with her son, Preston McNiel.
A visitation has been scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm with a service beginning at 7:00pm at Oak Crest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard Waco, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the Humane Society of Central Texas.
We would also like to thank the people at Texas Home Health Hospice for their loving care.
Sherry graduated from Hillsboro High School. She continued her education with an Associate’s Degree from TSTC, and a Bachelor’s of Science from Tarleton State University.
Family and friends were Sherry’s passion and delight. She was a shining light to anyone she met. Her big and bright smile and beautiful blue eyes drew you to her. She never knew a stranger and was blessed with the ability to connect with other people. She had a flare for decorating her home and it was always impeccably done. She also had an eye for fashion. Sherry enjoyed wearing hats of all kinds and she acquired quite the collection. The simplest pleasures in life were a joy to her. She loved to travel with her sons as they grew up, her and Ronnie could often be found at the beach, her favorite place to be. She often traveled with friends and family.
Sherry will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, Ronnie McNiel; her loving son, Spencer McNiel and his partner, Tonya Kitts and their children Mallory, Mackenzie and Jensen; her mother, Doris Davis; her brothers, David Merkel and his wife, Alexia Merkel, Ricky Merkel and his wife, Robin Merkel, Larry Merkel and his wife, Norma Merkel; her sister, Becky Hornsby and her husband, Thomas Hornsby; her brother Donald Merkel and his wife, Eva Merkel; her brother, Charles Davis and his partner Milly Hart; her sister, Roxie Goldsmith and her husband, Steve Goldsmith and sister, Julia Merkel; as well as her steadfast companion dog, Ryder. She will be remembered admiringly by many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Merkel, and her loving and caring grandparents that raised her most of her life, Raymond Basham and Laura Basham. Sherry is rejoicing in heaven with her son, Preston McNiel.
A visitation has been scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm with a service beginning at 7:00pm at Oak Crest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard Waco, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the Humane Society of Central Texas.
We would also like to thank the people at Texas Home Health Hospice for their loving care.