Sherry M.

Vest

Sherry M. Vest, daughter of the late Ott Chitwood and Dessie (Bailey) Chitwood, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on December 19, 1962. She departed this life at her residence in Centerville, Missouri, on August 3, 2026, at the age of 63.

On October 7, 1983, in Ellington, Missouri, Sherry was united in marriage to Leroy Vest and to this loving union two daughters were born. Leroy preceded her in death on March 15, 2024. Sherry enjoyed planting flowers, sewing, playing card games, solving puzzle books, and reading. She loved holding down the porch and playing with her dog, Copper.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-granddaughter. Sherry was the best at gossiping.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Loren Chitwood, and five sisters, Maude Stevens, Catherine Burns, Dorothy Medley, Anna Mae Swank and Wilma Jean Chitwood.

Sherry is survived by her two daughters, Amanda Walsh of Ellington, Missouri, and Heather McClanahan and husband Rex of Bunker, Missouri, two sisters, Nadine Masterson of Ellington, Missouri, and Nancy Chitwood of Reynolds, Missouri, 5 grandchildren, Candace, Katie (Rylee), Austin, Kiera and Conner, and 1 great-granddaughter, Aleah. Sherry will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Wendell Light

Burial: Davis Cemetery

Pallbearers: Rex McClanahan, Amanda Walsh, Issac Stevens, Austin Walsh, Rylee Kauffman and Kevin Tate

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Ellington Food Bank or Davis Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri