Sheryl Coranna Stowers, 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:02 P.M., Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
She had been a homemaker.  Sherry was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin.
Sheryl was born September 9, 1949 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Charles Edward and Doris Lorraine (Hutchings) Woodsides.
She married Paul Dean Stowers on September 23, 1967 in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2020.
Sherry is survived by one son - Paul Edward "Skeeter" Stowers and wife Sherry of Du Quoin, one daughter - Shelly Ann File and husband Shawn of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Shelby Warren and husband Jon of Lenore, TN, Delainey Smith and husband Brogan of Arnold, MO, Elijah File of Du Quoin, Caitney File of Du Quoin, and Beckett File of Du Quoin, one great grandson - James Warren of Lenore, TN, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother - Galen Van Woodsides, maternal grandparents - Harry and Dottie (Knapp) Hutchings, and paternal grandparents - Carl and Cora (Wright) Woodsides.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Old Du Quoin Cemetery with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Association or First Baptist Church of Du Quoin and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.