Sheryl Lynn Gillespie, 61, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 8, 1964 in Dodge City, KS, to Jim and Shirley (Tepe) Barnett.

Sherri graduated from Dodge City High School and went on to earn an Associate's degree in business from Dodge City Community College. She worked in various local businesses throughout her career, retiring as a cook and bartender at the United Wireless Arena. She was a member of the Dodge City Women's Bowling Association, ABATE of Kansas-District #7, U & I Riders of Dodge City and Dodge City Women's Chamber. She was a very active member of the American GI Forum, serving as current Women's Auxiliary Board Secretary as well as a past sergeant-at-arms. Sherri enjoyed many activities including: cornhole, softball, pool, bow shooting and golf.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Barnett; loving partner, Bobby Brown; siblings, Deborah Duty (John) and Terence Barnett; as well as a multitude of loving family and friends. Sherri is preceded in death by her father, Jim Barnett.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00AM at Swaim Funeral Home with Fr. Ted Stoecklein with a burial to follow at a later date in Dodge City. There will be no visitation as cremation will take place.

Memorial donations can be made in Sherri's name to the American GI Forum through Swaim Funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.