Obituaries

Mary Beth Sherrell

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Mary Beth Sherrell, 53, of Tuscumbia, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born July 27, 1964, in St. Louis, the daughter of Robert Joseph and Marcia C. (Nowakowski) Hagan Sr. She was a graduate of Helias High School in 1982. She was married on September 14, 1991, in Jefferson City to Mark Sherrell who preceded her in death. Mary Beth had a huge heart, loved animals, and enjoyed her vegetable garden. Mary Beth was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She will be missed dearly. She worked as a bartender for Madison's Cafe in Jefferson City and Red Oak Inn in Tuscumbia. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Kathy Schanzmeyer, Jefferson City; Kathy's children and grandchildren, Jennifer (George) Tergin, Jefferson City; Ryan (Johnna) Schanzmeyer and Makayla and Nola Schanzmeyer, all of California; Brooke (Sam) Wallace, Jefferson City; one brother, Robert J. (Sharon) Hagan Jr. and his children, Lauren Hagan and Emily Hagan, all of Jefferson City; and her long time companion, John Hawken, Tuscumbia. She was preceded in death by her husband. Please join us in celebrating the colorful life of Mary Beth. A Memorial Birthday Party will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018, from 2:00-5:00 p.m., at Bone's Banquet Room, 210 Commercial Drive, Jefferson City.

Published July 15, 2018