Sherry (Stoltz) McVey, 58, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Deaconess Health Hospital, in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on April 11, 1964, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Larry Bernard Stoltz and Virginia Kay (Paddick) Miller. She married Brad McVey on August 9, 2010, and together they have celebrated twelve years of marriage.
Sherry was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1982 at Red Hill High School. She worked at Golden Rule Insurance and more recently for the State of Illinois, Department of Corrections as a Food Supervisor. Sherry was a sports fan who enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs and Michigan Wolverines. During her son, Ben’s youth, she was his biggest fan, and very much enjoyed her position as President of the Bridgeport Little League. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she enjoyed collecting all things, Santa Claus. Sherry had a special relationship with her granddaughter, Rylee, and greatly enjoyed their time together. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sherry leaves behind her husband, Brad; son, Benjamin “Ben” Stoltz; grandchildren, Rylee Stoltz, Serenity and Jackson McVey; mother, Kay Miller and husband, Dave; four stepchildren, Andrew (Stefanie) McVey, Caitlyn McVey, Jennifer McVey and Hannah McVey; two brothers, Alan (Karla) Stoltz, Shane (Brittany) Stoltz; four sisters, Cindy (Lee) Bridwell, Marsha (John) Vaughan, Kim (Shaun) Keepes, and Hollie (Ruben) Stuessel; many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sherry was preceded in death by her father; brother, Bradley Wayne Stoltz; and nephew, Austin Hering.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2022, at New Hope Christian Church in Bridgeport, Illinois.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2022, at New Hope Christian Church, with Pastor Bill Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Sherry’s memory to the Lawrence County Cancer Center and Wig Shop. Envelopes will be available at the Church or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 N Cherry St. Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sherry’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the McVey family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
