Sherrilyn "Sherry" Jeanne Miller, 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at her home. Sherry was born August 13, 1947 in St. Joseph, daughter, Peggy (Burton) and Robert Rucker.
She married Jimmie "J.D." Miller, who preceded her in death. Sherry spent many of her years as a homemaker, and later worked as a CNA in area nursing homes. She enjoyed traveling and taking motorcycle rides, dancing, and the KC Chiefs. She also loved her family and her dogs. She was a member of Freedom of Road Riders.
Sherry was preceded in death by her late husband, Jimmie "J.D." Miller, mother and step-father Peggy and Richard Tolbert, father, Robert Rucker, and her sister, Jeanette Ashford.
Survivors include: companion, Steve Allen of the home, sons, Deon Scott Bonham of St. Joseph, Shawn Hayden (Jeanne) Bonham of Rae, MO, and Ronald Travis (Julie Kay) Stafford of Osborn, MO, her grandchildren and spouses, Michael (Jen,) Jennifer (Tamara,) Hayden, Keith (Kristin,) and Melissa (Dustin,) nephews, Mark (Tina) Holub and Ben (Danielle) Ashford, and several great-grandchildren, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM. Wednesday November 13, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home with Interment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home.
