Sherri Diann Bent, age 39, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Cox Medical Center South. She was born December 25, 1972, in Haleyville, AL. She was a member of the Hope Church. She had a love for her family, her children, her husband and the Lord. Her commitment to the Lord included her missionary work in the countries of Indonesia, Malawi, and throughout the United States. Her passion for music included a diversity of styles from Gospel, Contemporary Worship, Top 40, and even KISS.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents JB and Nell Miller.
She is survived by her husband Stephen D. Bent and two children: Kainan and Navi’a Bent all of Springfield, MO; her mother Diann “Miller” and step-father Wayne Benson of Haleyville, AL; her sister LaShae Berry of Huntsville, AL; her mother and father in-law David and Sandra Bent and two brothers in-law: David and Michael Bent all of Milwaukee, WI.
A homecoming celebration will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 7, 2012, at Hope Church Springfield, MO, with Pastor Gary Hay officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
Those that would like to share photos of Sherri can send them to:
celebratingsherribent@gmail.com.