Sherri Smith Program

L IFE R EFLECTIONS OF O UR B ELOVED Sherri

S HERRI C HARMAINE S MITH , 46, of Dallas, Texas, passed away January 21, 2023. Sherri was born on October 14, 1976, to Mary Elizabeth Smith and Harris Gene Hale in Dallas Texas. Sherri earned an associates degree as well as a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education administration. Sherri worked for Head Start of Greater Dallas for 22 years as a Teacher and Developmental Specialist. Sherri enjoyed Reading, Journaling, and Scrapbooking. Sherri is preceded in death by her grandmother, Zephyr Odessa Smith; father, Harris Gene Hale; uncles, Luther Masters, and Jodie Smith; and aunt Gwendolyn Smith. Sherri is survived by partner, Kennedy Jones; mother, Mary Smith Korede; stepfather, Stevie Martin; aunts, Alberta Hammond, Shirley Collins, and Marchand Cox; uncle, Lloyd Smith; sisters, Marquishia Butler Jenkins and Kemisha Nicole Jemilohun; nephews, Ethan Damon Smith and Chase Anthony Smith; niece, Ju’Naja Khia Augustine; lifelong friends, Brandi Wells, Nikki McNeal; extended Head Start Family; host of friends and relatives.