Sherry Lynn Culpepper Olvera, 60, of The Colony, Texas was called to her eternal home on Monday, August 12, 2019 in Plano, Texas.
Sherry was born on March 30, 1959 in Farmers Branch, Texas to Jerry Lynn and Violet L. (Ward) Culpepper. She was a graduate of Denison High School in 1977. She married Salvador Olvera on June 14, 1997 in Pottsboro, Texas. Sherry was of the Methodist Faith and a member of the youth group MYF. She loved Interior Designing, riding horses, and dogs but most especially, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Sherry spent four years attending TCU and dancing with the TCU Showgirls, she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and graduated in 1981 from TCU.
She is survived by her husband, Salvador J. “Sal” Olvera of The Colony, daughter and son-in-law, Alexandra (Alex) and Cory Thompson of Celina, grandchildren, Sienna Thompson and Oliver Grant Thompson, sister, Leann Ramsey and husband, Mike of Denison, father and second mother, Jerry and Jenny Culpepper, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Culpepper.
Memorial services honoring Sherry will be held at 11:00 Am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church in Denison, Texas, officiated by Rev. Jim Bowden. There will be a lunch following the service in the Fellowship hall of the church. At this time no formal visitation is scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
I’m so sorry to hear this. She has always been the sweetest person with a contagious smile. Please accept my condolences. Prayers for all who love her.
God Bless her family now with comfort and peace! Sherry was a Beautiful person and a friend to so many. She will be missed by her DHS class of 77??
My deepest condolences to you all.
Prayers and condolences to the family of Sherry ????❤️, I was a classmate with her at DHS and she was a terrific person to know. She has joined our Lord in Heaven and now in peace.
I so appreciate the life & times of Sherry Lynn Culpepper!
She was so much fun through many years of MYF, choir, Denison Stingerettes , TCU & life in general! Sherry was an uplifting spirit & good example to us all! We will miss her loving & smiling face very much, but we are all better for having known her! Rest in Peace.
My Deepest Sympathies on your loss. Sherry was such a happy and fun person to be around in school. Prayers and Positivity sent for the family
We will miss you dearly. You were the sweetest person we’ve ever met. We were truly blessed when you became part of our family. Rest In Peace sweet Sherry.
Sherry was “that sweet girl” that was friends with everyone. She always made me feel special as I am sure she did everyone. Such a pure heart. Thank you Sherry for the wonderful memories of Houston Elementary, Hughes Jr. High, and Denison Sr. High. God has a special mansion for you.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God comfort you and surround you with his loving arms. Sherry was loved by so many but her smile and loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Until we meet again my sweet friend.
I was so sad to read about Sherry in the TCU Magazine. We were on Showgirls many years ago. She was such a sweet happy person with a beautiful smile. I’m sorry we didn’t have a reunion @ TCU, but now look forward to a reunion in heaven someday. Condolences to her family. Blessings.
Sherry was such a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing her at TCU. Prayers for her family.