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Wilkie, Sherrie D.

October 10, 1936 –
 February 19, 2019

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Sherrie D. Wilkie, better known as ‘grandma’ or ‘raindrop baker’ went home to spirit peacefully on February 19th, 2019 at 12:45 am in far North Dallas, Texas from complications of COPD, and end stage renal disease with her daughter and hospice nurse at her side. She is survived by her son Randy Wilkie, her daughter Dianna Boswell, her grandchildren DaRon and Darius Fulmer, her sister Nancy, and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.   Born in Williamsport, PA, but spending most of her life in Elmira, NY, then Long Beach, Ca before moving to Dallas last October, Sherrie was a huge advocate for medicinal marijuana, as well as the legalization of it in California. She believed in treating all people, no matter the color of their skin, their sexual orientation/preferences, or their religion equally. The same went for all living beings whether it be  a plant, or animal.   Anyone that knew Sherrie also knew that she did not identify with traditional/organized religion. She followed more of an earthly/universal path. She thrived on maintaining her independence until she could no longer, and wished to be remembered as the ‘cussin, pot smokin, life lovin grandma’!  

Arrangements under the direction of:

ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

(214) 306-6700

 

    Dianna
    22 Feb 2019
    4:03pm

    Momma, as I sit here reading this I hope you are smiling down on all of us from wherever you are now… see you in my dreams.

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    Marie Tillie Hickey
    22 Feb 2019
    4:39pm

    Please except our Heartfelt Condolences. Sherrie was a Kind Spirit and She will surely be missed. I Pray your strength as you go thru this difficult time. I know Sherrie understood that this world is not our home,and to all left behind I know it will all be clearer when we sit at the Masters Feet.

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    Tia Molina
    22 Feb 2019
    6:22pm

    I will always remember all the beautiful memories that we had. You were apart of life since I was in kindergarten. You were alway full of life and happy. I will never forget your cooking and baking. I still haven’t had peanut butter fudge as good as yours. I always said you should you were the best baker around. I love you

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    Becky Hutsick
    22 Feb 2019
    7:12pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Many blessings to you all during this time. God Bless.

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    Geraldine Parker
    23 Feb 2019
    4:58am

    May God continue blessing your family love Sherrie she was the nicest person you could mom meet we had our smoke time together r.i.p.my friend

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    Traceywendy5@gmail.com
    25 Feb 2019
    9:24am

    Sending all my love and prayers. Your Mama was an amazing woman with a heart of joy. I’ll always remember her. RIP MS. Sherrie

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    James Shaw
    27 Feb 2019
    11:36pm

    Sherrie, wow! You made it! What a wonderful life you had! I’m so glad we shared so much of it together. You were a solid support for me through some difficult times! I so enjoyed your baking and cooking too! But mostly your great spirit, your friendship, your stand for community, our time with the I Ching, your place in the hearts of many!
    I deeply appreciate you and love you from the bottom of my heart.
    Thank you for blessing this life with your presence!

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    The Hodge Family
    28 Feb 2019
    9:15am

    May Sherries Family and close Friends look to God for comfort and peace. Acts 24:15, John 6:40, Revelation 21:4

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