Sherry Olson Stegall was born on August 4, 1955 in Whiteland, Indiana, to Charles D. and Mary Ann McCrary Olson. The Olson family moved around the country during her childhood years; Sherry was particularly fond of her time in York, PA, where she made many friends in school. The family ended up in Raleigh, NC, where Sherry eventually got a job working for her soon to be brother-in-law, Barry, as his office manager and right hand woman at his company, National Mastercraft Industries. For over 27 years, Sherry worked hard to keep the office running smoothly and was loved, appreciated, and counted on by many employees as well as customers and business reps. A most capable and loyal employee, Sherry made lifelong friends, including Mr. Alex Booker (Annie) of Holly Springs, NC.
Sherry met Gary, the love of her life, in 1987, and they were married in 1990. The two were inseparable. Sherry and Gary shared a love of dogs, with Sherry having been a wonderful mother to “Hushpuppy”, “Budd”, and “Tater”, as well as a loving “dog aunt” to many more!
Throughout the years, she enjoyed frequent trips to Sunset Beach, NC with family, and her young niece and nephews always treasured their time playing with her, whether flying kites, making sand castles, or watching the firework displays on the 4th of July. She also loved crab legs, and the family always made sure to have a group dinner in Myrtle Beach each year! For Sherry, crab legs were serious business.
Sherry was predeceased by her mother, Mary Ann Olson, her in-laws, Joe and Nancy Stegall, who loved her like their own daughter, as well as her young nephew, Ashley Montague. They, like Sherry, are loved and not forgotten.
Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Gary Stegall, her father, Charles Douglas Olson (Elizabeth), sisters, Mindy Olson Montague (Cliff), Tammie Olson Carter (Barry Sr.), niece, Sarah Kelley (her children, Jordan, Ryan, Matthew, Ireland, and Cannon), nephews, Barry Carter, Jr., Chris Montague, and Christopher Carter as well as numerous cousins and close friends. This has been a trying time for all, and the family greatly appreciates all of the messages of love that we have received.
We love you Sherry, and miss you dearly.
In lieu of flowers, Sherry would have wanted any donations to go to the SPCA of Wake County.
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