Merrie "Jo" Cherry's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2026 in Shelbyville, Indiana

Merrie "Jo" Cherry

September 30, 1942 - July 24, 2026 (83 years old)

Shelbyville, Indiana

Merrie "Jo" Cherry's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2026 in Shelbyville, Indiana

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Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Merrie "Jo" Cherry

September 30, 1942 - July 24, 2026 (83 years old)

Shelbyville, Indiana

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Merrie Cherry Obituary

The family of Merrie Cherry of Shelbyville, Indiana announces her passing on July 24, 2026. Merrie, born on September 30, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merrie Cherry to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Cranford and Celia Cranford (Waters); her husband James Henderson "Jim" Cherry III; and her son James Henderson Cherry IV. She is survived by: her children, Anna Cherry of Lexington and Jonathan Cherry of Shelbyville; her brother Bernard Cranford of Inman; and her grandchildren, Jason Henderson Cherry, Caroline Michelle Cherry, David Linn Cross, Ian Joseph Cross and Lydia Lauren Cross.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 136 E. Washington St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory



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