Obituary
Cheryl Lynn Sharp, age 64, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 with family by her side at St. Luke’s East Hospital. She was born the daughter of John and Ella Stephenson on January 22nd, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a 1977 graduate of Raytown High School.
Cheryl was a dispatcher with the Raytown Police Department and federal police before transitioning to her role as a contract specialist with GSA. After retirement, Cheryl enjoyed working at Macy’s in Lee’s Summit. Cheryl was an avid dog lover, online shopper, and cook. She is known for cooking large meals for family and friends and baking specialty breads for her grandchildren. Cheryl enjoyed planting flowers, vacationing at the beach, going to the casino, and treating her grandkids to ice cream. Her signature long, red nails were a staple for 30 years. Cheryl loved cheering on her Chiefs as she was a season ticket holder since 1991.
She is survived by her mother, Ella Stephenson; 2 brothers, David Stephenson (Crystal) and Jack Stephenson; 4 daughters, Courtney Shillcutt (Aaron), Jennifer Barnett (Todd), Jackie Voss (John), and Caitlyn Laney (Steve); 10 grandchildren, Dylan, Grace, Landon, Aiden, Bennett, Ella, Addison, Alex, Eliza, and Ava. She was preceded in death by her father, John Stephenson, and her significant other, Tommy Newland.
A visitation will be held at Langsford Funeral Home from 2:00PM-3:00PM on Friday, November 17th, 2023 with funeral services following at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KC Pet Project 7077 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64132. In Cheryl’s famous words, “ALWAYS MAX BET.”
Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lees Summit MO 64063.
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My heart goes out to her family. She was an awesome lady. A good friend. We loved her so much. I want you all to know that she was so kind to us and included us in special occasions for over 20 years. I will be praying For your comfort, peace and that she will remember all the good times that she brought into your lives. God bless you all. I will be praying for your comfort forever. I love you all so much.
I want you to know how sorry I am that she is gone. I am confident that she is in heaven with God, Tommy, and her dad, Johnny. We will be always loving her for her kindness and all the times she included us in her family for over 20 years. I want you all to know how much we love you all and will be praying for you daily for your comfort, your peace, and Your memories Of all the wonderful things she did for all of you because she was a wonderful woman. We love you all so much and like I said we will be praying every day for your comfort.
My deepest condolences for the loss of Cheryl. May she rest peacefully. Sending love and warmth to the family as you move through this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Cheryl, she was so sweet, she will be missed! I worked with her at Macy’s!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sincerely
Becky and Zari
I met and spent lots of time since (Sherry) was 2 years old when I started dating her Uncle . Since we rented the little house at the barn. She and one of my younger sisters were friends and spent lots of time at our house. She grew up and raised 4 awesome daughters, the last few years we spent time with she and Tom. And then after his passing we spent time again an adults. She would surprise Bruce with peach pies that were awesome. And an awesome cook as well. We will miss her special smile and laugh!!She love her girls and the grandkids so much!!💔