of Chelsea, Michigan, age 75, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. She was born October 22, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Andy Richard and Geraldine C. (Cheatham) Blackwell.
Sherry grew up in Chelsea, graduating from Chelsea High School, class of 1967. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Michigan in the office of the Vice President of Communications. She enjoyed cross-stitching and loved her grandchildren and granddogs.
Sherry married Donald J. Baibak on April 21, 1979, and he survives. She is also survived by her son, Andrew (Melissa) Baibak of East Grand Rapids; her daughter, Catherine (Christopher “Chris”) Smith of Howell; four grandchildren, Arlo, Sloane, Daniella, and Holden; sister, Donna Ann Rodriguez of Westland, and brother, Larry Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pamela Kay Browning; and son, Matthew Eric Blackwell.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family received friends before the service from noon - 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, or Cascades Humane Society.
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I wish I could be there with you all - sending our thoughts and prayers.
~Margie