She was a chef for the Monticello Senior Citizens Center where she loved her job and the seniors loved her. She previously worked 20 plus years for Aramark at UAM. Sherry was of the Pentecostal faith. Sherry was a hero! She lost her life protecting her granddaughter, Mackenzie. She was a warrior who had unconditional love and loyalty to everyone, especially her family. Everything she did was centered on taking care of her family. In addition to her mother, Sherry is preceded in death by her grandparents Jim and Idell Brown and Archie and Mildred Hatman.
She is survived by her father, James Brown of Monticello; a daughter, Magen (Brandon) Polk of Monticello; a son, Joshua Strickland of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Connor, Jayden, Makayla, EmberLynn, Braydon, and Keison; special cousin, Rhonda Fore of Lebanon, MO; as well as a host of nieces and nephews she loved dearly and a host of friends that she loved like family.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Valley Cemetery in Drew County, Arkansas.
Condolences(17)
Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Tuesday, June 2, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Lavera Burton
Monticello, AR Monday, June 1, 2026 I'm assuming the Lord wanted a couple of extra special angles. Just a hard way to get them. I haven't seen Sherry since we were kids and went to church on corner of Jackson st. Sherry and her mom never missed church. My heart breaks for her dad and rest of family. RIP you sweet angles.Andrw Briant
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 31, 2026 R.I.P. Sherry until we meet again! I'll always remember you telling us to "talk to Jesus!" Now you can talk to Jesus in pweson anytme! You'll surely be missed by our "Center Family" and many more!...lStephania Fowler
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 31, 2026 Prayers and Condolences, Sherry a sweet spirit , always carried an affectionate smile, you will be missed .pamela DEATHERAGE
lake worth, FL Sunday, May 31, 2026 my deepest to you and the family . john had told me so much about his cousin sherry brown.i lost john back in feb, 2023 ,, i 'll be keeping you all in my prayers.
Sincerely;
Pamela Deatherage
Mary Hanna
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 30, 2026 Sherry, you will be missed by so very many people. You touched so many lives. My heart is broken by the loss of you and Mackenzie. Rest in the arms of Jesus. We will see you “in the morningâ€.Michele Sivadas
Coupeville, WA Saturday, May 30, 2026 It has been many years since last I saw you. When I heard what happened to you and your grand daughter, it broke my heart. My condolences to your family and close friends. You will not be forgotten. The both of you.cynthia villarreal
Monticello, AR Friday, May 29, 2026 words cannot express how much we loved Sherry and how much we will miss her just heartbrokenwe lost a part of our family our lives will never be the same i dont know how we are going to get through this im just so heartbroken
Sarah Alice Spencer
Monticello, AR Friday, May 29, 2026 My prayers are for God's peace for the family at this difficult time.DEANA SIMPSON
Wilmar, AR Thursday, May 28, 2026 I had the pleasure of being Sherry's insurance agent and enjoyed chatting with her when she wouldcome into the office. She was such a wonderfully sweet person. Many prayers and thoughts sent for her family.
Melissa A Bailey
Wilmar, AR Thursday, May 28, 2026 Praying for the family she was a sweet lady and she will be missJosie and Boogie Cheramie
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 She was such a wonderful person and she was always there for me and my kids. What happened to her it was such a tragedy so many memories I couldn’t ask for a better friend. Praying for your whole familyCarlton Newton
monticello, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 I'm sorry I've known sherry ever since she was little and never got anything but kindness from her and of course that big smile.RW
Arkansas, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Sherry was a hardworking employee, a caring mother, a fantastic friend and someone you could always call on when in need. To say that she will be greatly missed as an understatement.My heart goes out to all family, friends and coworkers who had the gift of experiencing her particular form of grace each day.
KIMBERLY CRICK
monticello, AR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 “I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly painful time. There are no words that can make sense of something so tragic, but I hope you feel surrounded by love and support as you get through each day. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for everyone affected.â€Anita Everett
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, May 26, 2026 She will be missedBecky Peacock Wright
Broken Arrow, OK Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Sherry was such a joy to us seniors who went to the Senior Citizen Center she poured her heart out cooking food for us and the public and we enjoyed many a conversation with her and our parties we had she made sure all was fed gonna miss her she had a place in many hearts RIP Sherry