Sherrie Neff, age 60 of Columbia passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Celebration of Life services are being planned. Sherrie was born on January 25, 1960 in Wood River, Illinois the daughter of Earl and Sylvia Prager who preceded her in death.
As a teenager in Fosterburg, IL she obtained the First Class (Gold) Award in Girl Scouting. She has been involved with the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland since 2009 and served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for several years.
She earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Northeast Missouri State University in 1982. On October 3, 1992 in Fosterburg, IL she was united in marriage to Bruce Neff who survives in their home.
Sherrie worked most of her career at the University of Missouri Columbia as a veterinary technician. She celebrated 35 years of service with the University in May 2019.
She is survived by her husband Bruce, son Matthew, and daughter Katherine. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Ward of Fosterburg, IL; brother Tom Prager and his spouse Paula of Fosterburg, IL; and brother, Frank Prager and his spouse Chris of Dorsey, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aunt Sophia Prager and Brother Wilmer “Willie” Prager. Donations can be made to www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org