Sherrie Kay Ripley
November 17, 1956 ~ January 5, 2021
Sherrie Kay Ripley, 64, passed away all too soon on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home in Morgantown. She was surrounded by her loving family. Sherrie was born on November 17, 1956 in Washington IN to Jim & Patricia Barley.
She is survived by her father Jim (Marge) Barley of Morgantown, husband of 40 years Alan of Morgantown, son Justin Lewis of Colorado, daughter Nikki (Sam) Himebaugh, granddaughter Evelyn of Morgantown sisters, Lisa (Steve) Yoder of Morgantown, Kelly (Joe) DeWitt of Greenwood, brother Robert (Kristi) Barley of Terre Haute, 5 nephews, 4 nieces one of which they shared a close bond Paula (Jerremy) Neibert of Morgantown and several great nieces and nephews; Jackson, Lucas, Luke, Max, Ella, Nate, Logan, Alex and Sofie.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Barley and in-laws Donald & Martha Ripley.
Sherrie graduated from Indian Creek High School in 1975 and attended Purdue University. Sherrie was a hard worker and used her skills in a variety of ways, weather it was working on the farm, or being a cashier, or owning a maid service to finally working for over 25 years as a server in Nashville, IN, first at the Abe Martin Lodge before moving on the Brown County Inn. Sherrie completely enjoyed working at the Brown County Inn. She was a people person and loved her customers.
Sherrie enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She enjoyed any time she got to spend with her great nieces and nephews. Sherrie couldn't contain her love and affection for her only grandchild, Evelyn. She loved the time they spent together at parks, going swimming, trips to the library and of course she was great at spoiling her.
Sherrie will be remembered for her extraordinary work ethic, her sense of humor and saying what's on her mind, her huge heart and her love of family and friends. And she will be famously, forever and always be remembered as Grandma Donut.
In keeping with her wishes a private family service will be held. A celebration of life for friends and extended family will take place in June. Anyone who wishes to come to the June celebration, please send an email to sherrie.ripley@outlook.com.
Final arrangements and a Simple Cremation Online are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Please visit www.carlislebranson.com to leave a memory to to sign the guestbook.
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After my daughter was born, my son (only 1.5 years old) and I would swim and get lunch at BCI weekly as special Mommy time. Sherrie was always our server at lunch, and she immediately learned all of my son’s nuances, including his love for BCI’s homemade ketchup. Starting then, and for years to come, Sherrie would add a ramekin (or four) of ketchup to our to go boxes so that he could have a little more at home. We loved seeing her and still can’t believe that when COVID passes and we return to BCI, she won’t be there. I barely knew her yet will truly miss her.
Sherrie knew everything I wanted when I came in to the Inn. She picked my brain about real estate, and even tho I wasn’t her broker, I loved sharing with her because she was so likeable. I’ll miss her every time I go into the Inn. Great lady.
My sincere condolences, “Beave” Sent as a text message on 01/06/2021: I’ve been processing some difficult news since yesterday, My second family during my twenties has lost a beautiful soul. I regret the missed time I could have spent with her. Sherrie of Big Al and Sherrie passed yesterday morning. She will be severely missed by those who were privileged to be in her presence. She touched so many people with her slanted, humorous view of life. During a very dark time in my life, she would bring a smile to my face. She loved and nurtured me when I shared by soul with her. She taught me laughter can heal a broken heart. She offered me her family without reserve. So many cherished memories will never be forgotten! Big Al, Sherrie, Jim, Niki, and their extended family will always be a part of me. Thank you God for sending me an angel!
I was so sorry to hear about Sherrie. I knew her from going to the Brown County Inn for Brunch and we always asked to sit in her section. Truly a wonderful lady and always had great conversations with her. She always told us how much she loved her grand daughter and spending time with her and was always remembering and asking us about things she knew were going on in our lives. I haven’t seen her in such a long time but I even recently thought about her. So very sorry such a wonderful person and I know she will be truly missed. I’m sure there are a lifetime of memories and hope that is a comfort to everyone.