Born June 5, 1954 in Coal City to Norma Cima, she married Francis “Bud” Brackett on February 24, 1972. He died in December of 1984. She was also preceded in death by her mother and her stepdaughter, Susan Brackett.
Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer (Jack) Barnum of Pekin; two sons, Kevin (Brenna) Brackett and Brian (Amanda Crumpler) Brackett, both of Pekin; eight grandchildren, Scott (Megan Kempton) Hancock of Crown Point, Indiana, Lisa Hancock of Williamston, South Carolina, David (Lyndsi) Brackett of Lincoln, Cuyler and Carter Barnum both of Pekin, Katelyn (Tyler Wood) Brackett, Riann and Raegan Brackett all of Pekin and six great-grandchildren.
Sherly dedicated most of her life to being a stay at home mother and caretaker, later in life she worked as a caretaker at Autumn Accolade in Green Valley.
She enjoyed flowers, gardening, dragonflies and spending time outdoors in nature. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Her memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas 75380
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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