Sherry Bolen

Sherry Ann Bolen, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1936, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Raymond Laursen and Violet White Laursen.

Sherry spent many years in the restaurant industry, where she managed with both skill and kindness, always offering a warm smile or a kind word. She loved the quiet comfort of a good book and found joy in tending her flower garden, a space she filled with color and care. Those who knew her remember her as a kind yet strong independent woman who taught through her actions. She married Dewell Bolen, and together they built a life marked by love, companionship, and shared devotion.

She is survived by five children, Tammy Peters (Pete) of Sherman, Terry Muffi of Eggville, Barry Bolen and his wife, Dawn, of Tremont, Valarie Smithey (John Ivy) of Shannon, and Tony Bolen of Pontotoc; 13 grandchildren, James Muffi (Amber), Joseph Muffi, Violet Smith (Matt), Kristopher Bolen (Jennifer), Joshua Bolen, Kacie Holliman (Luke), Jacob Cameron (Noel), Caleb Bolen (Ashley), Ben Bolen (Ashley), Erica Gray (Taylor), Kristen Inman, Kayla Hancock (Sampson), and Tyler Peters; 30 great-grandchildren; and sister, Judy Kloth of Gurnee, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewell Bolen; parents, Raymond and Violet Laursen; four siblings; and great-granddaughter, Bailey Isabella Bolen.

The family will celebrate Sherry’s life together with a memorial service at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be made at www.PeguesFuneralHome.com.