SHERIAN STAFFORD VILLERS

Sherian Stafford Villers, 73 years of age, and a resident of Piqua, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home, in the arms of her sweetheart of 51 years, John Franklin Villers, following a sudden illness.

Sherry was born January 16, 1951, in Huntington, WV, and moved to Lorain, OH, as a young girl. She was a member of the class of 1969 at Marion L. Steele High School before graduating with the class of 1973 with her Bachelor’s from Bowling Green State University. She then moved to Piqua, OH where she built her family and made her home.

Sherry said her greatest accomplishments were her marriage and her 3 daughters. She also loved her work with ABLE and EvenStart to help adults earn their GEDs and start a new life from which they’d previously given up hope. She won several awards with her work in the Social Security Administration, from where she retired in 2012.  

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she was in lifelong service of her community and congregation. She shared she was extremely proud of her service to the Young Women and the Relief Society.  She believed in eternal families and knows they will all be together forever. 

Sherry enjoyed cheering on her daughters in their careers, craft shows, and performances, as well as her grandchildren in their sporting events and recitals. The hobby that brought her and those around her endless fun was sewing- from quilting to embroidering to creating anything that came to mind.  She found daily joy spending time with her sweetheart, John, doing anything and everything, and particularly loved cruising together. In reading her writings, it is easy to see that all of Sherry’s best memories involved laughing and loving with your whole heart.

When asked, what advice she would give in life, she answered:

“The mantra - ‘If it is to be, it is up to me.’ If you are going to do something, do it right, do your best, and do it all. Keep yourselves honest. Love your family and the Lord.  Be good workers to be proud of yourselves. Show love for your parents.  We will always love you unconditionally.”

Some fun facts about Sherry:

Her favorite holiday was Christmas (presents!)

She watched Twilight in the theater 14 times

Her favorite movie was “Somewhere in Time”

The songs that she loves most with her sweetheart are “Happy Together” and “Precious and Few”

Her first two concerts were the Osmonds and the Carpenters

She would never karaoke, but if she did, she’d make John sing, “I Got You, Babe” with her

Her top 5 qualities of a successful relationship were: Communication, Respect, Trust, Thoughtfulness and Forgiveness

She believed in Miracles

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and sweetheart of 51 years, John Franklin Villers; her children, Shanda Sherian Browning (Josh Berning) of Yellow Springs, Larissa Betty Villers (Rob Ferre) of Holladay, UT, Britney Johnette Villers Hill (Matt Hill) of Trenton;  her grandchildren, Maxwell Andrew Browning, Braelin Johnette Browning, Olive Onora Villers Hill and Lincoln Montgomery Villers Hill; as well as her beloved nieces and nephews.  

Sherry was preceded in death by her father,  John Ferrell Stafford, Sr., in 1994, her brother, John Ferrell Stafford, Jr., in 2018 and her mother, Betty Ann Stafford in 2021.

Friends and Family will celebrate her life in the spring of 2025, date and time pending. A graveside devotional will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Cemetery, Amherst Twp., Ohio.

The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity in Sherry’s name or the fast offering at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or give a bouquet of carnations (her favorite) to your own loved ones in her honor.

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