Sherry Werda

Sherry Lynn “Punk” Werda, 66, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026. Sherry was born March 5, 1960, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Donald and MaryAnn (France) Labonte. Following her mother’s death in 1964, her father married Margot Flynn, who became a mother to her.

Sherry was a spirited and charming woman, loving and loved by many, fiercely and tirelessly devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking, reading, music, and travel, and delighted in gatherings of family and friends. Punk will be sorely missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Sherry is survived by her loving partner, Ephraim Olson; her sister Cynthia (John) Swise; children Joshua (Karrie) Werda and Emilee Rowe (Ian McKindles); grandchildren Jory, Gabriel, and Dmitri Werda, and Layla and Eliza Rowe; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many to whom she was “Aunt Punk” regardless of relation.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Donald, MaryAnn, and Margot; sister Charlene Miller; and great-nephew Benjamin Allen.

Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the service starting at 1:00 pm, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. A luncheon will follow at 2:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Sherry’s honor to the Alcona Food Pantry at alconafoodpantry@gmail.com.