Sherry Lynn Runyan

Sherry Lynn Runyan Sherry Lynn Runyan, age 56, a resident of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, Missouri. Sherry was born the daughter of Edgar and Marian McCollum on April 12, 1956, in Chillicothe, Missouri. She was united in marriage to John Runyan on April 30, 1971, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He survives of the home. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chillicothe, Missouri. She enjoyed raising dogs and making ceramics. She was an assistant leader for the Boy Scouts of America. Sherry was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 6760 of St. Joseph, Missouri. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; one son, Frank Runyan of St. Joseph, Missouri; her mother, Marian McCollum of St. Joseph, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father; one son, Raymond Runyan; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandparents. Private graveside services will be held at Utica Cemetery, Utica, Missouri, on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Monday, February 18, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sherry Runyan Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.