Sherry B Wood

Our world lost a brilliant star as Sherry lost her 14 month battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). This beautiful woman was a fierce advocate and wonderful role model for her children and grandchildren. She literally lit up a room with her smile, kindness, energy and love.

She was born in Magna, Utah to Grant and Nelda Brown on July 21, 1947. Sherry graduated from Cyprus high school in 1965. She worked as a special education aide in the public schools until she found her true calling, as a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. She was a world traveler, as both a flight attendant and a tourist. Her travels took her to many parts of the world.

She is a survived by daughters, Brenda Alley, Amie Stackhouse (Chris), Wendy Pierson (Malen) and her loving husband Spencer Wood. She is also survived by grandchildren, Tysin, Jordan, Kacey, Cydney, Maddie, Sky, Solee, George, Jonah, Aspen, Bry Ann, Isaac, Millie and Bodie and great-grandchildren Kaiden, Florence and Leo. She is also survived by her brothers, Ken Brown and David Brown (Claire) and her sister Desiree Newland (Jeremy). She was proceeded in death by her parents, Grant and Nelda Brown.

Deep appreciation is expressed to the Staffs of Huntsman Cancer Institute and Silverado Hospice.

Services will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. www.valleyviewfuneral.com