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Sherry Wells Heim, age 73, of Charlotte N.C., passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022.
Born June 21, 1949 in Fairmont WV, daughter of the late Herbert Thomas Wells and Dorothy Hrolenok Wells. Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Heim Jr and brother Herbert Kim Wells. Sherry graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and attended Fairmont State College. John and Sherry were married on July 11, 1969 and spent their early years of marriage in Fairmont, WV where they had their daughter, Heather in 1970 and son, John Robert Heim III ( Trey) in 1973. They moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1976. They were members of Sharonview Country Club where Sherry enjoyed playing tennis and spending time with friends that they made during their time there. In 1985 John and Sherry opened Budget Sign Shop and enjoyed being small business owners until their retirement in 2016.
Sherry is survived by daughter, Heather Skeen (John) and son, John Robert Heim III (Annette). She is also survived by her sister, Marsha Livingstone (David), sister in law Deb Wells, Ann Heim, and Mimi Albert, and brother in laws Richard Heim and Jaime Albert. Sherry was a devoted Grams to Hannah Renee Heim, Alexandra McGuire Skeen, Delaney Buchanan Skeen, Mary McKee Heim and Morgan Payton Skeen and great granddaughter Eden Lynn Powell. She was also a special aunt to many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at Magnolia Woods 12125 Statesville Rd Huntersville NC 28078, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Heim family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Julia Burrell Crismond says
Marsha, Shocked to read about Sherry (and Kim) passing and wanted to send my sincere condolences. I will try to send you a message. We all had a pretty great life growing up next to each other.
Donna Valentine says
She was always smiling, that’s the way I want to remember her. I am sorry for your loss.
Brenda Clayton Wilson says
Sherry had a fabulous personality and was a kind person. Prayers for the family.🙏🏻
DeAnn DeVaux says
Sherry and John mean a lot to me. They gave me the greatest gift. You know the story of teach a man to fish. Because of them I can make a good living with what they taught me. I will be forever grateful. I will always love and miss you. Thank you for everything.
Hoppy Hopkins says
John and Sherry were long time friends of mine and will be missed. They sold their company and were missed by their industry. Tried to keep in contact with Sherry when she was in Huntersville. They will both be missed.
Betsy Boone says
Heather, we are so so sorry for your loss. Your mom raised an outstanding daughter and we love you very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love The Boones
Beth Scarlata says
“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible “.
I miss her!!!
Billy Julian says
I was with Sherry and John when got married we was in the Elbow Room club they kept laughing and laughing I said won’t you let me in on your laughter. They asked me to keep a secret. They told me they just married. They was dear friends of mine. Sherry and I graduated from high school together. Loved them both rest in peace Sherry tell Johnny I said hello.😞🙏🙏♥️