Cheryl "Shari" Lynn Reese, 65, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Milan, IN on February 14, 1956, a daughter of Lula "Lou" Wadsworth and the late Joseph Reese. She was raised in Ohio County during most of her childhood and attended the Aberdeen United Methodist Church. Cheryl was actively involved in the church youth group and played the piano. She was a graduate of the Rising Sun High School Class of 1974. In 1976, she graduated from Indiana Central University with a B.S. degree in nursing. Following her college graduation, she began working at the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital. She then was employed at the Dearborn County Hospital where she worked in the Birthing Center for over 40 years until her retirement. Cheryl greatly enjoyed reading, collecting owl figurines, and playing with her grandchildren.
Cheryl is survived by her mother Lula "Lou" Wadsworth of Rising Sun, IN; sons, Shaun Kerr of Steam Boat Springs, CO and Jesse Hill (fiancée Diana Grenat) of Lawrenceburg, IN; brother, Joe Reese (Holly) of Rising Sun, IN; sisters, Michelle "Shelly" Mooney (Mike) of Rustburg, VA, Beth Terrill of Rising Sun, IN, and Melissa "Mimi" Rieman of Rising Sun, IN; by grandchildren Memphis and Jessalynn; step grandchildren Katie, Christina, Leiland and Leianna; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Reese.
A public visitation will be held Wednesday, October 20th, at the Markland Funeral Home from 5 - 8 PM. Funeral will be Thursday, October 21st, at 11 AM at the Markland Funeral Home with burial to follow at New Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elizabeth Dearborn Birthing Center.
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