Sherrie L. Craven
A CELEBRATION OF SHERRIE’S LIFE
WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 2023
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM AT THE AMBIANCE, 5225 KOCH’S LANE
PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE STORIES AND MEMORIES TO SHARE!!!
Sherrie L. Craven, age 66, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Columbia, MO. She was born on January 6, 1957 in Quincy the daughter of R. Keith and Doris (Fletcher) Jones.
Sherrie and Chris were high school sweethearts who were married on September 18,1976 at St Peter Church. Very soon they were blessed with 6 beautiful children who Sherrie loved and supported in so many ways.
Sherrie was a huge supporter of the children, between room mother, CYO rep for St Peter School, the uniform lady in charge of all grades uniforms, and her significant role as one of the Queen of pretzels for the 8th grade fundraiser for the Washington DC trip, she was involved in so many activities the kids were part of.
This led Sherrie, a former Pom girl herself, to begin her historical run as the QND Pom coach from 1993-2006. Sherrie led the program to their first State Championship title, and then repeated this five more times. One of her most special memories was taking her team to nationals in Florida. There is no doubt that her love for the warm climate was a motivating force- that, coupled with her talent in coaching, led them to these trips as they went there on several occasions.
As families grow, so does our focus, and Sherrie’s soon shifted as she became a Grandma—11 times over! Always keeping busy through gardening, card games, many, many sleepovers, and puzzles- she did this side by side with each of her grandchildren, forming special bonds and creating lasting memories for them to cherish forever. Many of these memories were made at Sherrie’s “happy place”- the Lake of the Ozarks. It was here that Sherrie and Chris created a home away from home that was always centered around family time, as they filled the walls with the laughter and smiles of their children and grandchildren.
Sherrie and Chris were the first to volunteer to bring over the side dishes to one of the kids house and enjoy dinners with them. They also went on numerous special trips creating even more memories—whether it be in Florida or Colorado, or wherever.
Grandma/Gma will be missed for sure, but the memories we all have will never go away. We will cherish the fun times we all had together and can’t wait to join her for even more!
In addition to her husband, Sherrie is also survived by:
Her mom: Doris Jones of Quincy
Their children: Rick Craven (Beth Mackenzie) of Quincy; Niki Winking (Darren) of Quincy; Rob Craven of Austin, TX; Natalie Genenbacher (Kraig) of Quincy; Reggie Craven (Michelle) of Quincy and Rodney Craven (Kristin Steinkamp) of Chicago.
Their grandchildren: Kenzie and Konnor Craven; Mason, Morgan and Madison Winking; Taylor, Collin, Caleb and Corbin Genenbacher; and Carson and Calvin Craven.
Her siblings: Bill Jones (Greta); Cindy Angell; and Susie Peters (Mike)
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her father, a brother Gary Jones along with his wife Cindy and a brother-in-law: Buddy Angell.
A Private Catholic Mass was held. A Celebration of Sherrie’s life will take place on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE STORIES AND MEMORIES TO SHARE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Quincy Notre Dame Pom Pon Squad (Please see the QND link on our website’s links tab) or to the American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Chris, Ricky, Nikki, Robbie, Natalie, Reggie, & Rodney,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Know that you’re all in my thoughts & prayers as you go through this difficult time. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Joanne
Chris & family, So very sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you and your families and bring peace and comfort to you.
Thank you Joanne
Chris & family, So very sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you and your families and bring peace and comfort to you.
Deepest sympathy and prayers!
To Chris and family. So sorry to hear of Sherrie’s passing. A very difficult thing to deal with when someone so important to you passes. You all have my sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family 🙏🏻
Thinking of ALL of you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. Teri Struck
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know she’s been a great mom, grandma, sister, wife, and friend to many. My prayers are with you all.
Chris and family. I am so sorry to hear about Sherrie. She was a wonderful and caring person and a great friend and pom-pom coach we had such great memories of that time. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers she will dearly be missed.🙏❤️🙏
Chris and family, we are praying for all of you as you go through these difficult days. We admired Sherri for her dedication to all of the pommers for so many years. She gave so much. She loved her family most of all.
Chris and family – Jesus has a new leader! Remember all the good times you had and let her pretty smile be with you always. I offer my condolences to you all.
I moved from Quincy to Chicago area in 1986. I was always a fan of the QND Poms. In 1995 I got the job as pom coach at a high school. Even though I had dance experience, I was needing help with Poms. I called Sherrie & she was so sweet. I got tapes, ideas, & advice from her. I’ll forever be grateful to her for her expertise & guidance. I went to state many times & in the top 5 & finally got to be state champion. She was s part of my success. My sympathy to your family. I’m sure she has already organized a pom team in Heaven.
Chris,
Praying for you and the family at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Carrie Genenbacher
Chris and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Sherry’s passing , she definitely left her mark on this good earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through these tough times, RIP, Sherry, God has a new angel .
So very sorry for your loss of this beautiful lady. Prayers for all of you. Tim and Terry Anderson.
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Craven family on this terrible loss. Sheri was clearly a very special woman with a big heart and great energy to give and to inspire others.
All my best,
Valerie (friend of Rob)
Blessings to you Chris and all of your family. I’m old enough to remember your wife as a sales associate at The Fly in the former Kirlin Plaza on Maine Street. Enjoy your memories! 🫶🏽
Chris and family, we are so sad to hear this news. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Natalie and Niki,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. She was an awesome Pom coach and all those memories have been coming up as my oldest daughter is on her school’s Pom squad. I still have by bows! Praying for you both, your brothers, and your dad.
God bless,
Meredith
Dear Chris , Craven Kids , and Jones,
Not sure if any words can even do justice for the wonderful Wife, Mom,
Grandmother, Daughter and Sister you all have lost.
She has always had a special place in our hearts and will be forever missed.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you All. 🙏🙏
Rob,
My deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
God rest her soul.
Paul K. Geers
Chris & family,
So sorry to hear of Sherrie’s passing. Prayers for all the family at this time.
Neal Hemming
(Past Heinz Lighting employee)
So very sorry for your loss of such an amazing woman. Prayers and love to all of you. She was so proud of her lovely family and her love is with you always.
Bo and Susan Peters
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. 🙏💕
My condolences. So sorry for your loss.
To Chris and all the family,
We share in your sorrow in the loss of Sherrie. There is nothing so dear as all your shared memories over the years.
We send our deepest sympathy as you celebrate her life and lay her to rest in God’s care now.
Love and prayers,
Tom & Marlene Hellhake
I’m so very sorry for your deep loss. I was a high school classmate of Sherrie, and not had touch with her since high school. What an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and leader she was. Praying for all of your family at this very difficult time .🙏✝️🙏
Chris my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your children and family.
Thinking of Sherrie and the entire Craven family at this difficult time. We at Texas Interiors are very sorry for your families loss.
Reggie, Rodney and Family,
Sorry for your loss, growing up together in our neighborhood was always a blast, going to your guys house and hanging out your mom was always so kind and polite. May she rest in peace.
Kyle Bocke
Chris and entire Craven family, Please no our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this rough time. This is tough to write for she is way too young to pass. May she rest in peace.
Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman
to Chris and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Sherrie. She was very caring and the greatest Pom coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Chris & Family:
Very sorry for your loss.
Eternal rest Sherrie.
Deepest condolences and prayers from the Scholz family.
We have some great memories of cheering on our kids together and doing a little traveling for boys’ sports.
We are sorry for your loss and pray for healing of all of your hearts.
Dear Chris and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your terrible loss. Over the weekend Allison, Kelsey and myself talked and remembered about all the great pom performances and tournaments. Both Allison and Kelsey’s best high school memories were from Pom and for that we have Sherrie to thank. We have you all in our deepest prayers and know we have another angel to pray to in heaven.
Chris and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sad to hear. Sherrie was a big part of my life and I am eternally grateful for her encouragement and discipline. She and your family were so kind and generous to us Pommers. You all will remain in my prayers.
God Bless.
So sorry for your loss, Craven family. Sherrie was always so welcoming to her kids’ friends, treating us like one of her own. I have tons of fond memories of her from your house and the lake. She leaves quite a legacy. You’re all in my prayers. 🙏🏻
So very sorry Chris. God bless your family at this difficult time.
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing
Of Sherrie —- our deepest sympathy to you all many prayers —- love and hugs
Chris & Family, my deepest sympathies on your tragic loss. Prayers for strength & peace to you.
Chris, Rick, Niki, Rob, Natalie, Reggie, and Rodney:
I am not sure where to start. I was shocked to hear about Sherrie. During my 17 wonderful years at QND, your family was one of the absolute best I was associated with on an almost daily basis. Sherrie’s dedication to not only all of you, but to 100’s of other young ladies was unmatched. She wanted nothing but the best for all of you, and for them. I can still conjure up the sound blasting from “the box” as the pommers would practice outside my office each day after school. Because of Sherrie, they sought, and almost always attained perfection. She was responsible for starting a tradition that is maintained yet today. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need during difficult times; and that HE will fill your hearts and souls with all the great memories that you created, and shared with her. God Bless.
Chris, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sherrie was your very special partner since high school and she obviously had a wonderful impact on the many, many other people that she touched over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. 🙏❤🙏
Condolences Chris, Ricky, Niki, Rob, Natalie, Reggie & Rodney and Craven and Jones families,
Keeping you all and Sherrie in my thoughts and prayers. Savor your memories and take comfort in family, friends, nature and your faith.
Chris, I was shocked to learn you’ve lost Sherrie. You two hold a special place in my heart/life. I loved babysitting for the 4 older ones when they were small. I will be praying for strength and peace for all of you during this difficult time.
Chris I am so very sad and sorry for your loss of Sherrie. She was a great gal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this very difficult time.
Linda
Dearest Chris, Cravens & Jones Families,
Sherrie was such a dedicated wife, sister, daughter, mom, Grandma & friend to so many. The impression she made in each of these relationships will shine brightly as her most loving legacy. We send our condolences as you each navigate your loss in your special way with Sherrie at the heart of your dear family. God bless Sherrie & each of you.
Chris and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
John
Bill and Greta, our deepest condolences to you and your family at the loss of your sister, May God grant you the strength in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you comfort. Gerry and Teresa Pickle
Chris,
We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of Sherrie. She was such a mentor to many young ladies. We enjoyed our time with you and Sherrie during our daughter Laura’s time as a QND Pommer and have you in our prayers.
So very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.