Obituary of Sheryl Jean Graham

Sheryl Jean Graham, 69, of Ocala went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 9, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Wabash, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Jean Knable. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, David Herbert Graham.

Sheryl owned and operated a successful lawn care business with her sons for several years. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree from Saint Leo’s University and taught for the Marion County School System. Sheryl went on to earn her Master’s Degree in counseling and was a guidance counselor in the public school system. For nearly 20 years she graciously served the youth in Marion and Sumter counties. She loved animals and was an avid gardener. In January she earned the title of Florida Master Gardner.

Sheryl is survived by her two children; Bryan Graham of Brownwood, Texas, and Daniel Graham of Summerfield. She has one sister, Deborah Chittick of Somerset, Indiana, and two brothers, Thomas Knable of Wabash, Indiana and Gary Knable of Lagro, Indiana. She is also survived by four grandchildren Nicole, Tyler, Blake, and Nathan that she adored.

The homecoming celebration will be held at Heritage Community Church located at 509 W. Berckman Street, Fruitland Park, FL. At 1:00pm on Saturday.

Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, FL 352-629-7171