Edwardsburg, MI - Sherry Linn Sayles, 82, of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday. Feb. 11, at her home.

Sherry was born to Charles W. and Zella M. (Lang) Miller on Jan. 21, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas.

Sherry married the love of her life, Douglas W. Sayles on Oct.12, 1963 in Goshen.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert H. Miller, Richard C. Miller, Harry J. Miller; and a sister, Bonnie C. Roberts.

Sherry's husband of 62 years, Douglas, whom survives; along with son, Ron H. (Robin) Sayles of White Pigeon, Michigan; granddaughter, Crystal (Bill) Miller of Edwardsburg, Michigan; great-grandchildren, Paige and Bailey; and daughter, Shelly (David) Langshaw of Mary Esther, Florida; and grandchildren, Angie and Kaycee.

Sherry graduated from Goshen High School and continued her education at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) as well as several credit accreditation schools.

She dedicated 25 years of employment to Babsco before pursuing her entrepreneurial spirit, becoming self-employed for 12 years through her basketry business, where she both shared her work and taught those skills. Sherry also was a dealer for several years at the 820 Antique Mall.

A devoted member of First United Methodist Church, Sherry faithfully served for 25 years, interpreting in sign language during Sunday worship services and Sunday school classes. Most recently, she was a member of Hope of Edwardsburg, Michigan.

In her spare time, she found great joy in traditional rug hooking, ribbon embroidery, cooking, gardening, and antiquing.

Sherry was the beloved matriarch of her family. She was creative, detail-oriented, and passionate in all that she pursued. Though she was outgoing and strong-willed, she was, above all, the loving heart of her family.

A Celebration of Life for Sherry will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Hope of Edwardsburg, 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112.

Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the 2 hours prior to the start of the celebration of life ceremony at the church.

A private burial will be at Violett Cemetery in Goshen after the service.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Hope of Edwardsburg, 69941 Elkhart Rd., Edwardsburg, Michigan 49112.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.