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She was born in Charlotte, NC on March 11, 1933 to Nellye VonAdore Irby and Ambrose Clayton Irby. Mrs. Sherrill graduated from Charlotte Tech High and received her BS degree from Lenoir Rhyne University. She attended Moody Bible Institute for 2 years and taught Bible for many years in her church Sunday School and various Disciple classes. She worked with Child Evangelism for 13 years serving on the Board and held neighborhood Bible classes for children to get them involved in church. She was an avid reader of the Bible and loved teaching it. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Coyt Lester Irby. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Chal Reid Sherrill; her children, Philip McLellan Wally (Beverly), Jon Gregory Wally (Lynda), Danni Carla Dowell (Eric); grandchildren, Meredith Wally Martin, Matt Wally (Mary), Mark Wally, Hannah Leigh Norton (Nick), Kirsten Julianna Dowell, Erin Wally, Josh Wally; great grandchildren, John Wally, Jett Martin, Dax Martin; sister, Joyce Cook; brothers, Robert C. Irby, Frank Irby; step sisters-in-law, Brandon Sherrill Kaigler, Nancy Sherrill Hill; and numerous nieces and nephews. June retired from Duke Energy in 1997 returning to work as a contractor and worked an additional 3 years. Her career at Duke spanned from Nuclear Engineering to Distribution Wires. She had a short career in the legal field as a litigation specialist with the Patent Law Firm in Eaton, Bell, Hunt and Seltzer in Charlotte, NC. She taught in private schools in Charlotte for 5 years. She was a member of UDC Battle of Bentonville Chapter and served in various capacities and as president of the Chapter for 4 years. She also was a member of DAR. She served as Chief Judge for the Iredell County Board of Elections for 19 years after serving as an assistant and judge for 5 years. June was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Mooresville for 27 years, where she served as secretary of the Council, on Board of Trustees, Chairman of Staff Parish, Sunday School teacher, and served for 3 years with the meals for the Wednesday night program attendees. She was a member of the Central’s Women in Action Circle for 26 years. Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26 at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Sherrill officiating. Burial will follow in the Gates Columbarium. A reception will be immediately following in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The family asked instead of flowers, please send memorials to Central UMC General Fund, 214 N. Academy St, Mooresville, NC 28115. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Stephen Ferguson for his dedicated care of June, to the Lake Norman Oncology staff of Dr. Kuo, and Lake Norman Radiation staff of Dr. Konefel for their dedication and concern of June’s care. Many thanks to the genuine care of the nursing and supportive staff of Hospice of Iredell County. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Sherrill family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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June Irby Sherrill

March 11, 1933 - April 21, 2017