Sharon “Sherri” K. Wells of Norton, passed away on July 18, 2020 at the
Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas. Sherri was born on March 8, 1949 to
Killian and Regina (Ruder) Gerber in Plainville, Kansas. Sherri was
united in marriage to Emery Wells Jr. in November of 1985 at the
Plainville Courthouse. She was blessed with two children, Andrew and
Trisha.
Sherri spent a lot of her life moving around. She was a native to
Rooks County but moved to Denver and Wyoming for several job
opportunities, and in the early 2000’s she relocated to Norton to live
near her family and spend the rest of her years enjoying her kids and
grandkids. She graduated from Plainville High School and attended Colby
Community College where she earned her Associates Degree and a Training
Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved to take care
of others and spent the majority of her years as a CNA.
Sherri was a faith filled woman and attended catholic churches
everywhere she moved. She took pride in her yard work and enjoyed
gardening, mowing, and all together staying busy. Whether she was
attending to her lawn, taking part in worship, taking care of others,
cooking, or chasing grandkids, she was always staying busy.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Andrew (Devaney) Wells
of Norton and Trisha (Jarrod) Lawson of Norton; sisters, Sandy (Bob)
Dreiling of Aladdin, WY, Sheryl Brown of Hays, KS, and Susan (David)
Axelson of Parachute, CO; grandkids, Damian Lawson, Dillon Lawson,
Peyton Lawson, Phillip Wells, Toby Wells, Reagan Lawson, Cooper Wells,
and Colette Wells; one great-grandchild, Elena Lawson, with one on the
way; and best friend, cousin, Joanie (Kit) Hunter.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Killian and Regina Gerber;
husband, Emery Wells Jr.; infant brother, Kenny Gerber; and
brother-in-law Don Brown.
Private family services have been chosen with interment at Norton Cemetery in Norton, Kansas.
Memorials are suggested to the Logan Manor and may be sent in care
of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, Kansas
67663.