Sheridan Shropshire, also known as Sherry, gained her wings on December 28, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1957, to the late Sonya Lee Neal and Jethro Neal Jr.

Sherry was a loving soul filled with joy and love, and anybody she met instantly fell in love with her. She was known for adopting plenty of people into her life as an extended child or family member. Sherry loved going to the casino in her spare time and loved being around her family. She was always the one who said the kids need a party. So, we always had to have a party, from Easter Egg Hunts to Halloween she made sure there was always something for them to do even if she had to organize them from the sideline. She was known for her pound cakes, dressing and caramel popcorn.

She graduated from North High School in 1977. She was a member of Greater Bethel House of Hope. A 28-year member of Black Women of JAHA where she was the sunbeam leader making sure that everyone received cards for their special occasions.

Her greatest joy in life was being the proud grandmother of 3, Sirenity, Nolan Jr. (NJ) and Sincere.

She is preceded in death by her husband Nolan Shropshire, parents Sonya and Jethro Neal, brother-in-law Andre Shropshire, and father-in-law James Shropshire.

She leaves to cherish her memory children Nola, Liddia, Jade, and   Nolan Shropshire; grandchildren, Sirenity, Nolan (NJ), and Sincere; special niece/daughter, Destini Neal; siblings, Lonza (Marietta), Ella, Vernia Neal-Johnson, Gregory (Caroline), Terry (Stefani) Neal, Shawn (Rachelle) Barclay all of Akron, Ohio, Ricky (Kathy) Neal, Delana Neal-Robinson, Jeffrey (Jazmar) Neal, and Torrey (Terera) Smith all of Detroit, Michigan; bonus mom, Frances (Toni) Neal; bonus dad, Curtis Barclay; mother-in-law, Shirley Shropshire; brother and sisters-in-law, Liddie Shropshire of Raleigh, NC., James (Gwen) and Pamela Shropshire of Akron. Ohio; godson, Ruben McCallister Neal; goddaughter, Jazsmine Cook; best friend /sister, Lynda Clayton and Berlene Anderson. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.