Sherry L. Gray

NORFOLK -- Celebration of life for Sherry Lee Gray, 67, of Norfolk, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring and commemorating her. Pastor Lydia Dayton will be officiating the service. Inurnment will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service on Saturday, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Sherry's courageous battle and in hopes of finding a cure for this disease (https://donate.cancer.org/campaign=honormemorialbutton&lang=en). She passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. She was surrounded by family and went peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength and compassion. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Devout in her faith, Sherry's life was a testament to resilience and courage. She fought cancer for more than a decade, embracing each day with unwavering positivity and joy while living her life to the absolute fullest. Throughout her time, she radiated warmth and kindness, inspiring so many who knew her. Sherry was born on February 27, 1957, in Norfolk, Nebraska to Paul and Loraine (Shallberg) Strathman. She graduated from Norfolk High and soon after from Northeast Community College Truck Driving school, where she was top of her class as the only female student. She married her beloved husband Roy on July 24, 1976 in Norfolk Nebraska, where they built their trucking company Gray Carriers inc. together. They were married for 48 years, raising three sons, Shawn, Brandon and Austin. Sherry enjoyed boating, camping, traveling, connecting with others, and most of all: taking pictures. She adored her grandchildren and grand pets, as well as her own beloved cocker spaniel Harley. A lifelong optimist, Sherry is remembered for her extraordinary capacity to connect with people from all walks of life and her deep and profound care and concern for the well-being of others. A dedicated wife, mother, and friend, she is survived by her treasured husband, Roy, of Norfolk, Nebraska; her three sons: Shawn (Sarah), of Clinton, Connecticut; Brandon (Kayla) of Geneva, Switzerland; and Austin (Kameron) of Loma Linda, California; and her grandchildren Hailey, Lenore, Raelynn, and Margaret; her sisters Joni King, Patty Hutchison, and Vickie Phillips, as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loraine and Paul, and her sister Jean Rumsey. Endlessly loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten, Sherry will remain with those who knew her forever. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Sherry L. Gray

February 27, 1957 - June 7, 2024