Sherry Lynn Stafford Williams

Sherry Lynn Stafford Williams of Ashland, Ky. died Thursday, May 4th after a personalized fight with cancer. She was born November 26, 1949 in Kenova, WV. to the late Paul Raymond Stafford and Frances Young Stafford Alley. She was preceded in death by her loving step-father, Jim Alley, in 2014. Others going on to heaven before her are: Leslie J. and Florence Ratliff Stafford, Paternal Grandparents; Julius, Sr. and Alpha New Young, Maternal Grandparents; Larra and Rainey Nelson, Grandchildren/Stillborn. Also, a very special Aunt Erma L. Stephens. Sherry was a 1967 graduate of Catlettsburg High School and was proud to be a Wildcat ! She loved going back to the old Catlettsburg gym where she had many memories. She often said that “Going into that gym was like stepping back 50 years and being with everyone again who had already gone on”. Her most recent time spent there was helping coach her granddaughter’s grade school basketball team. She also served as girls basketball coach several years ago at Poage Elementary School in Ashland, Ky. during her daughter’s grade school years. She received certification from Ashland Business College and Ashland Community College/Dental Assisting. She retired in 2010 as a Certified Dental Assistant/Office Manager after a total of 35 years, a career she had the utmost respect for. Sherry was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Collins Nelson (Larry); grandchildren: Tyler Rucker, Brittany Rucker, Bailey Rucker, Lainey and Tucker Nelson; mother Frances Alley; and a sister Paula Sue Stafford Fosson all of Catlettsburg and nephew Todd Allen Grizzle of New York. Sherry was a loving and devoted Mimi and was so very proud of her “Babies”. She had a very strong work ethic and enjoyed working in her yard. She was always willing to help anyone in anyway. Her personal motto was: “I did it my way-regrets-a few but too few to mention”. Respectfully, in honor of Sherry’s request, there will be no public service or visitation. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, WV. is in charge of arrangements. A private graveside committal service for family will be at Catlettsburg Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.