Sherry Vernon-Gann

Sherry Vernon-Gann, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 74 in Springfield, Missouri. Born on Tuesday, May 8, 1951, in Oakland, California, to Robert L. and Marilyn F. (Elmore) Vernon, Sherry grew up and attended high school in Lebanon, Missouri.

Sherry was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her lifelong best friend Terry Graves. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mark Gann; her daughter, Hannah Gann, and her partner, Evan Paschke of San Rafael, CA; her stepson, Steve King, and his wife, Natalie King of Battlefield, MO; her sisters, Dr. Kathy Vernon-Gunz of Carmichael, CA and Dr. Julie Vernon-Gart of Avon, CT; her nieces, Meredith Gunz of Santa Monica, CA, Emily Gunz of Granite Bay, CA and Rachel Gart of West Hartford, CT; and her nephew, Max Gart of Orlando, FL.

Sherry followed many passions and wore many hats throughout her life. Whether you remember her as a collaborator in the early days of Nearly Famous Deli, the band manager for Granny’s Bathwater, a bartender at the Kentwood Arms, cheerleading sponsor at Greenwood, an attorney or antiques expert, Sherry always kept her own counsel and committed herself where she felt useful and fulfilled. Those who loved her feel her absence deeply while trying to learn from and live by her example.

No services are scheduled at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Sherry's memory to a charity of your choice. Sherry was a supporter of women’s rights groups and animal rescues.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Inc.