Sherry Ann Sweat

Sherry Ann Sweat, 65, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Sherry, affectionately called “Sweat,” was preceded in death by her beloved parents, George Edward “Dink” Sweat Jr. and Ellen Jean Sweat, and brother, Thomas Randolph Sweat.

 She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, LaRonda Morris (Andre Jr) of Portsmouth, Virginia and Regina Gatling (James Jr) of Suffolk, Virginia, her only surviving sibling Keith Sweat (Diane) of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, four grandchildren, Jermiere Savage, Jaedyn Savage, Taleah Gatling, and Braelyn Gatling, a paternal aunt Gertrude Grayson, of New Haven, Connecticut, long time companion of over 40 years, Reginald Boone, brothers and sisters in law Mary Sweat, Sandra Benbow (James), Kelvin Boone, James Boone Jr all of Suffolk, Virginia, Ronald Boone of Marietta, Georgia, Shelia Glover (Timothy) of Decatur, Georgia, Special friends “The Senior Citizen Crew” with whom they refer to themselves as the 4 musketeers Florine Parker, Clyde Riddick, Charlie “Cat” Hunter all of Suffolk and a host of neices, nephews, cousins, and dear friends whom were all blessed to be a special part of her life.

 A devoted and die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, Sherry proudly cheered on her favorite team season after season, but above all else, her grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy, whom she loved more than anything.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Her service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12 p.m. at New Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ. She will be laid to rest in the Sweat Family Cemetery, 1578 Freeman Mill Rd. A repast will be held at the church following the interment. The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home with services rendered with dignity, compassion, and care.