Sherri Jefferies

Sherri Ann Jefferies, age 69, of Springfield, formerly of Taylorville, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield with her family by her side.

Sherri was born on June 6, 1949 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Ralph and Ida Jane (Janie) Cummings Kennedy.

She is survived by her husband, Vance; son, Jeff (April) Jefferies; daughter, Andrea (David) Stockon; a sister Diana Woods (companion Bryan Singley) of Bloomington, three grandchildren, Steven and Kristen Jefferies and Zach Stockon; one great granddaughter, Zooey Jefferies; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

Sherri is preceded in death by her parents.

She graduated from Athens High School in 1967.

Sherri retired from Advanced Eyecare in Taylorville after 30 years as an officer manager bookkeeper.

Graveside services for Sherri will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Farmers Point near Petersburg.

Rev. Ken Gennicks will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to “American Liver Foundation” or “Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.”

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.