of Romance, AR
June 20, 1969 - September 11, 2022
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Sherry Barefield quietly left this earth. She was born Sherry Sue James on June 20, 1969, to Walter and Donna James in Newport, AR.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband of 14 years, Bobby, her sister, Kathryn James, her sons, Matt James and Jonah Jones and wife Katelyn, as well as her stepchildren which she loved as her own, Jessica Freeman and husband Jacob, Brittani Motley and husband Eric, Ashley Barefield, Christopher Barefield and wife Tonya, and Nicholas Barefield and 13 grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Her life was hard, but she wouldn't have changed any of it. She dedicated her life to her children. She earned her bachelor's degree in education in 2009 while working at the bus factory during the day and attending school at night. Then a few years later, she went back and got her master's in special education. Not only did she love her job, but every student she taught.
She loved to travel, Mexico, Florida Keys, her favorite was Alaska. She was passionate about her pets; dogs, parakeets, sugar gliders, and chickens, her own mini wild kingdom. Her greatest passion and love were her grandchildren. Nothing brought her greater joy than to have them with her.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
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25 Condolence(s)
Clinton Pack
Saturday, September 24, 2022
I was privileged to work as an assistant in her classroom at school and learned many things. I am great full for watching her guide students with such grace and passion. Having taken away many positive examples from Sherri and learning the art of patience while teaching, I will forever be grateful to her! I love her and may she rest peacefully!
Melanie Mayfield
Friday, September 23, 2022
For the longest time Sherry thought I was a day older than her. I still remember the look she gave me when she figured out I was actually younger! Meeting you with Bobby for dinner in Arkansas, notes on FB, funny pics and memes. The love you had for family and friends. You will be missed. My love to the family.
Marilyn Johnson
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
I met and worked with Sherry at Hall High School. Sherry was was a kind and thoughtful person. She had a sweet spirit. Sherry often spoke of her sister that she was proud to take care of. In one of our last conversations, she was excited to be moving to her new home and for her new teaching position in Cabot.
Gone too soon. You will be missed.
Marilyn Johnson
Marilyn Johnson
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
I met and worked with Sherry at Hall High School. Sherry was was a kind and thoughtful person. She had a sweet spirit. Sherry often spoke of her sister that she was proud to take care of. In one of our last conversations, she was excited to be moving to her new home and for her new teaching position in Cabot.
Gone too soon. You will be missed.
Marilyn Johnson
Kathy Cleveland
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We only met once but I saw a warm heart with love in it for your Nephew. RIP sweet lady Aunt Kathy and Uncle Roger
Shelia Hall
Sunday, September 18, 2022
You was my best friend and like a sister to me. We had the best of times. You will truly be missed. May the lord be with her husband and family during this time of sorrow. Fly high with the angels sweet lady till we meet again.
Shelia Hall
Sunday, September 18, 2022
You was my best friend and like a sister to me. We had the best of times. You will truly be missed. May the lord be with her hus
BRandy
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Sending prayers of comfort to the family. Your sweet spirit, contagious laughter, and ferocious love will be so missed. <3
Melinda Davison
Saturday, September 17, 2022
I knew Sherry at Bearden High School. She was a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.
Mark Crane
Saturday, September 17, 2022
You were a friend to those who had none. You cared about your family and your students and worked hard to provide for them. You took care of your sister, like a mother, in your mother's absence. All your little pets knew they were loved. Your passing from this life came without notice and way to soon, but your footprint remains. You changed lives for the better while you were here, and all of us will never forget. See you in Glory!
Kelly McCabe
Friday, September 16, 2022
You were good to everyone, great for students. Prayers for your family.
Sophie Crane
Friday, September 16, 2022
Sherry, you will be missed by so many. I know myself and Kayla thought about you all the time and were so glad you were our teacher. Say hi to Taylor up there for us. I am very sad that you are gone but I know you are at rest and peace. I love you!
Rossie Medlin
Friday, September 16, 2022
You will be missed by so many lady. Thank you for being the woman, mother and grandmother that you were. You shared your love with whoever was in need of it and whoever accepted it- the best is always receiving love in return of course. Thank you for the love you put into your world. Prayers for your family and all who are mourning together right now.
Angela Lawson
Friday, September 16, 2022
Sherri was my neighbor for 18 years. I rode to school with her. Hung out at her house. She is going to be missed. Prayers fo the family.
Janice Lehmann
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Terry Boyd-Ormsby
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sending prayers, will miss our chats.
Marcus Vinson Barefield
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sherry you was a great wife for my brother, im going to miss you
Bethany Kennedy
Thursday, September 15, 2022
I didn't get to spend much time with Sherry. But I love her dearly and the time we did get was special. She loved her kids, her grand kids, Kathy, and Bobby with all her soul. She will be missed.
Lesley Hudson
Thursday, September 15, 2022
In our thoughts and prayers. Love yall
Mandy Smith
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Love and prayers for you all!
Desmond Champagne
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Deborah E Metheny
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Perry Smith
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Josh Mobley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Fly high momma you were a good women and made 2 great men hope your mansion up there has pretty garden with lots of flowers
Christy Noel
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Thank you for the 26 years that I have had the pleasure of knowing you. Keep a watch over Jonah and Matt and them grand babies. May you rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. This is not a good bye it is an "until we meet again!!!"