Sherrie Louise Jones Hylton, 54, of Springfield, passed away at 7:00 am, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center.
Sherrie was born July 17, 1959 in Springfield, the daughter of Hamilton I. and Juanita Krueger Jones. She married Matthew L. Hylton at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 23, 1987.
Sherrie graduated from Springfield High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from William Woods University where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Sherrie pursued her love for cooking and needlework; she was also a gifted artist. She worked in various positions in the medical field.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William H. and Louise I. Jones and Edwin W. and Mae S. Krueger.
She is survived by her husband, Matthew Hylton of Springfield; son, Christopher Hylton and daughter, Lucy Hylton, both of Springfield; step-son, Adam Hylton of Springfield; parents, Hamilton and Juanita Jones of Springfield; sister Deborah (Robert E.) Sidener of Springfield; several nieces and nephews including, Robert Sidener of Springfield and Kellie Sidener of Springfield.
Visitation: 11 am – 12 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 12 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Michael Hylton officiating.
Private family burial will be at Waverly East Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 North Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Time: 12:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Jeremy Welch posted on 8/18/13
Matt, Chris, Lucy, Adam & Family - prayers and thoughts go out to you all - I remember state street and Sherrie had the best laugh ever. Fond memories growing up know that we are all thinking of you - Jeremy Welch