surrounded by family (age 85). She was born to the late Clarence and Margaret
Johnson, July 3rd, 1934 in Burwell, Nebraska. Sherry graduated from Burwell High School in 1950 and received a BA in Education
from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1954. She was married to the late
Raymond Brannen in 1957, they lived in Inglewood for four years before relocating to
Simi Valley, Ca.
Sherry is survived by four children and their spouses: Jennie Higgins (Randy) of Katy,
Texas, Diane (Jeff) Brehmer of Temecula, California, Robert (Gail) Brannen of Simi
Valley, California and Ellen (Brett) Lister of Thousand Oaks, California.
Sherry is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
As a single parent she courageously provided for her family by working at Capitol
Records, Westlake High School ,Thousand Oaks High School, and Conejo Valley Adult School.
Sherry built her home on the foundation of her love for her children. Many
occasions were opportunities to fill the table full of delicious food. Gift giving was her
specialty. It was her delight to shop for gifts that would delight hearts. She loved to
garden, working the soil with her hands. Her yard was full of beautiful flowers echoed her love for all of us to see.
She was beautiful inside and out. Her twinkling eyes and warm smile were available
to all she meant. She was selfless in her life and in her death. She left her family with
the joy of holding her memories like a beautiful bouquet.
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