Sherry Machulies Celebration of Life

``A woman who didn't just live life but celebrated life. A life marked by love and faith, devotion to family, and a quiet but powerful persistence that touched many lives. That, Sherry, is whose life we celebrate today. [00:22:07] (20 seconds)  #CelebrateLife

Sherry's legacy is not found in dates or places, but in the lives she touched, the faith that she shared, and the family that she cherished. She loved deeply, believe fully, and lived purposefully. While we grieve in her absence, we also celebrate a life well lived and a woman who now rests in the presence of the savior she loves so dearly. [00:33:32] (31 seconds)  #SherrysLegacy

One of those that we'll hear from later on in the service. And the importance of a single life Sherry's in bringing Jesus Christ to somebody that didn't know him. Nothing mattered more to her than knowing that she would spend eternity with all those that she loved. Her prayers and conversations and gentle guidance were all expressions of that love that reached far beyond this life. [00:22:38] (28 seconds)  #OneLifeOneFaith

Sherry never complained to those people around her except for Jack. But, you know, we all gotta have that rock, don't we? We gotta have that safe place where we can just let it all out because you have to. The place where she could lay all of her pain to someone who loved her unconditionally, someone who could be Jesus with a skin on when that was necessary. [00:26:24] (28 seconds)  #RockAndRefuge

It is through her that people could see the light of resurrection. The guiding force in Sherry's life underlying all that she did and worked for and suffered for was her faith and her love of god. In whom she found peace and joy, Sherry would want that same peace and joy for you. If she had a chance to stand here today, she wouldn't let you out those doors until you had taken Jesus as your lord and savior. Now, we're not going to go quite that far. Though it's an ongoing saying for us here at Westside, the water is always warm. But the joy she found in living for her god and which you would find as a follower of Jesus Christ. In spite of her physical conditions, Sherry loved to praise god. [00:31:30] (46 seconds)  #LightOfResurrection

As a follower of Jesus, Sherry was a light to everyone in the house. I love being around Sherry. She just well, her and I shared the same sarcastic sense of humor. And that could be tragic sometimes because people listening must have thought, these people really don't like each other. I loved her. I loved her, and I was glad to share her life. [00:29:24] (24 seconds)  #SherryTheLight

Sherry's legacy is something to be cherished, and we will miss her. She is sitting at God's feet, and he is holding her close, but she resides in our hearts forever. And that cannot be removed. We will grieve her absence, but we will celebrate her life through her family, through her children, through her grandkids, through those that she loved. She will be missed beyond words, remembered always, and loved forever. [00:35:27] (37 seconds)  #CherishedLegacy

And it is a celebration. I mentioned it earlier. It's not some weepy, maudlin ceremony. You know, I believe in resurrection, and I live in fear that if this is not appropriate, we read over in first Samuel 28. Samuel come back to king Saul and pointed out the error of his ways, and I have no interest in Sherry showing up and pointing out the error of my ways. So we're gonna keep this happy and joyful like Sherry was, and she was a woman of joy. [00:18:34] (37 seconds)  #JoyfulCelebration