Cheryl Lynn "Sherry" Crofford

January 12, 1958 - May 5, 2020

Cheryl Lynn “Sherry” Crofford, age 62, of West Frankfort, IL, passed away suddenly at 7:05 A.M. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in the Emergency Room of Franklin Hospital of Benton, IL. She was born on Sunday, January 12, 1958, in Franklin Hospital of Benton, IL, the daughter of Virgil Vernell and Joyce Gail (Simpson) Wilson. She was a loving mother of four children; Vera Misty, Mandy, Jessica and Seth and enjoyed taking care of her family and managing her home. In her spare time she enjoyed listening to music, caring for animals and helping people when she saw a need. Her family was a very important part of her life and loved the many times they all would be together. She was always interested in all of their many activities, especially those of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The many memories that have been created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by three daughters, Vera Misty Powell, Mandy Hargett and Jessica Powell all of West Frankfort; son, Seth Crofford of Thompsonville, IL, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Ryan Hampton of Herrin, IL; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Jeff Wilson of West Frankfort, Tony Wilson of TN and Paul and Holly Haggerty of Nashville, TN,; her special little Yorkshire Terrier dog, Charlie, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Judy and Janice Wilson and three brothers, James, Scott and Greg Wilson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stone Funeral Home, 1201 E. Poplar Street, West Frankfort, IL. DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND BY THE SIGNING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR, there will not be any public service at this time. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-932-2161.