Wanetta Sherroll

Wanetta D. Sherroll was born October 12, 1959 to Corrinne L. Turner and Matt Sherroll in Akron, Ohio.  She attended Schumacher Elementary School and graduated from North High School. She was a long-term member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she volunteered in the open kitchen. Wanetta worked as a professional tow motor operator for many years until she decided to change careers and became a home health aide. Her passion for taking care of people was the focus of her life until she suffered a stroke in 2009 forcing her into disability. After becoming disabled she spent most of her time with her grandchildren. Wanetta was a loving and caring woman who enjoyed nurturing her plants, listening to her gospel music and cooking. She always made people feel welcomed and treated everyone like they were family. Her favorite saying was “Have anybody told you they love you today, well I do.” Wanetta was loved by many and she will be missed dearly.

She leaves a special void in the lives of her sisters Leticia Turner and Sharon Renee Eiflaar (Leendert) both of Miami, Florida; brother Sidney Sherroll of Akron, OH; one son, Rashawn O. Fikes of Johnson City, TN; two daughters Delisa R. Sherroll of Las Vegas, NV and Yevette L. Fikes of Akron, OH; Special children; Tracey Fikes, Steven Fisher, Waxxem Fikes, Donovan Fikes, Danielle Fikes, Tonia (Steve)Fikes, Adrian Marshall, Anthony Hamilton ,Tara Cash and many other children from Daniel O. Fikes; Twelve grandchildren: Jasmine, London, Alexis, Chris, Marquette, Keeana, Kyron, Ahnyea, Aaron, Majesty, Admire and baby Tyree (TJ); aunt Wanda Eason; uncle Victor Murray (Erma) and special cousin Barbara Crooks and host of other nieces and nephews and many good friends.

Special Friends: Alpha L. (Lee) Slaughter, Latoya L. Solomon and Charlestine Gissendaner.

She was preceded in death by her mother Corrinne L. Turner; father Matt Sherroll, uncle Larry Murray.

This has been a trying time for our family and if your name was not mentioned or written down, please know we sincerely appreciate all the love and support you all have shown.