Sherry Painter

Sherry Painter, 71, of Davenport, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Chicago, doing what she loved, on a shopping trip with friends. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. The family will continue the celebration immediately following the committal at the Knights of Columbus, 1111 W. 35th Street, Davenport until 4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sherry M. Graham was born November 11, 1946 in Muscatine, a daughter of Clifford L. and Lorraine Catherine (Witte) Graham. She was united in marriage to the love of her life John E. “Red” Painter in Muscatine. He preceded her in passing on September 29, 2015. Sherry missed him dearly.

Sherry worked in the eye care industry for many years at Vision Center P.C. in Muscatine, Davenport Eye Group, and Eye Surgeons Associates, Davenport.

Sherry enjoyed her many friends and socializing, especially with her “Bag Ladies” and card club group. She was known for her big hugs and never meeting a stranger. Sherry loved to read “who-done-its”, listening to most kinds of music, and enjoyed wine with those who know who they are.

Survivors include her children: Rick Painter, Rochelle, Ill. and Dawn and Ralph Grau, Wilton; grandchildren, Andrew (Jasmine) Painter, Erika Painter, Sara Painter, a great-granddaughter, Maisie Lorraine Painter; a grand dog, Kate; brother –in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Rita Painter, Muscatine, niece, Megan (Jamison) Cobb.; nephew, Seth (Kimberlyn) Graham, and their children, Wyatt and Levi Graham.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

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