Sherry Lynne Gragg, a resident of Irving for 51 years, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2017, at the age of 73. She was born December 1, 1943 in Dallas, TX to James Arthur (Jay) Gragg and Catherine Jones Gragg. Sherry is survived by her sister, Kimberly OConnor Grubb; one nephew, Michael Ryan OConnor; one niece, Jillian Nailon; two great nephews, Jayson and Dylan Bryant; one great niece, McKenna OConnor; aunt, Margie Gomes and several cousins. Sherry grew up in Dallas and went to Boude Storey School and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School. She earned a Bachelors of Arts & a Masters of Education in Library Science from Texas Womens University in Denton. Sherry was the librarian at Gabe P. Allen Elementary School in Dallas for 43 years before she retired in 2008. Sherry loved books and all the children who read the books. She planned many programs and reading activities over the many years that she taught. Sherry was very organized and created a wonderful library with colorful displays. Sherry had several longtime friends in Irving, Gloria Barrera, Pat Strain and Sandye Hill. Together they coached girls and womens softball teams in IGSL and ASAI for many years. Their teams won many tournaments with Sherry as the teams scorekeeper. But best of all, Sherry kept everyone laughing and enjoying life. She was always a very generous person with her time and creative abilities. Sherry had a great love for all animals. In her lifetime, she had a rabbit, hamsters, fish and outdoor cats, but her favorite babies were the Boston Terrier dogs. They cuddled and kissed and often ate from the same plate with one bite for Sherry and one bite for the puppies. Sherry was a member of the First Christian Church in Dallas and most recently attended Irving North Christian Church. She helped with trunk-or-treat and the Easter egg hunt. She also helped start a lunch group for the senior ladies called the Golden Girls. She helped arrange the lunches, gifts and activities that the ladies enjoyed for over 10 years. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Funeral Service 2:00pm on Friday, August 25, 2017, both at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving 75062. Interment will be at Restland at a later date. Donations may be made to the Humane Society, The Cancer Society or a charitable organization of your choice. SERVICES Funeral Service

Friday, August 25, 2017 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062