Sherry Lynn Smith Papineau

Sherry Lynn Smith Papineau, 40, Nelsonville, God in Heaven took Sherry unexpectedly home with Him while she was peacefully sleeping on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born August 18, 1981, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of Louie and Becky McKelvey Smith.

Sherry worked hard all her life. She will be missed by co-workers everywhere she worked. She was always there with her beautiful smile and helping others. She currently was working for Rocky Brands Distribution Center, where she was happily advancing. Sherry’s passion was loving and raising her 2 children, who are her legacy.

In addition to her parents, Sherry is survived by her children, Cali Papineau and Abram Papineau of Nelsonville; sister, Tina (Luke) Heber of Bangor, Maine; grandparents, Sandy and Terry McKelvey of Nelsonville, Sonja Smith of Nelsonville, and Dow and Dea Smith of Doanville; lifelong friends, Amanda (Roy) Sawvel and children of Glouster and Sara Brown Fischer of Savannah, Georgia; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church, 600 Chestnut St., Nelsonville, with Pastor Mike Thomas officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Family and friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com