Obituary of Sherry Lee Lockhart

Sherry Lee Robertson Lockhart of Roanoke passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 61.  She is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as her late father, Robert Raymond "Wacky" Robertson and other beloved family members who preceded her.

Sherry brought joy to everyone around her with her contagious laugh and personality.  She was born in Roanoke where she lived her entire life.  She loved oldies music (especially the Beatles), her numerous cats over the years, NASCAR, (especially the Earnhardts and Dale, Sr.)  Sherry had written "If anyone asks how I want to be remembered please say I was a person who always tried to be positive and to find the best in people, I loved my family and friends, had a passion for music, NASCAR, history, old movies, and reading." 

Sherry was a 1973 graduate of William Fleming High School.  In her earlier life she sold Tupperware.  She was employed for 15 years by Howell's Motor Freight in Cloverdale where she had many longtime friends.

Sherry is survived by her Mother, Ruby Shaw Robertson.  Sherry and Ruby shared a home together for over seven years after her father's passing.  Sherry is also survived by her uncle, Robert W. White of Blountville, TN and his lady, Shirley Grant; aunt, Rosie Robertson, of Roanoke; cousins, Bill Hundley of Greensboro, Tim White and wife Penny of Blountville, TN; (Sherry considered Bill and Tim more like "brothers" than cousins).  Other beloved cousins are Tom Philpott and wife Carolyn of Vinton; Pam Manuel and husband Bud of Blountville, TN; and Michael Robertson of Roanoke; numerous other cousins, extended family members, friends too numerous to mention and her handsome black cat, Spaso.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the SPCA 1340 Baldwin Avenue Roanoke, VA  24012.

Sherry was born on Easter Eve (March 31, 1956) so it only seems appropriate that her memorial service would be held 62 years later on Saturday, March 31, 2018 which is also Easter Eve.  Everyone is welcome to attend the memorial  service will be conducted Noon Saturday March 31, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Kelly Dampeer.  Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.  366-0707