Sherry Kay (Nickell) Modrzynski

Sherry Kay Modrzynski, age 73, of  Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2023 at Ohio Living Swan Creek in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded and supported by many who loved and adored her dearly.

Sherry was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 28th, 1949 to Marvin & Wilma (Hartman) Nickell. She was a student of Whitmer High School, Class of 1969.

Prior to her retirement in 2014, she lived in Ohio, Colorado & California, and worked for Osterman API, Examination Management Services, Inc., Progressive Furniture, and Walmart. In her spare time, she loved cooking, gardening, crafting, knitting, listening to music, watching old movies & WWE, and spending time with loved ones. She will be remembered fondly as "Momma Bear" for her fierce, protective nature, but also for her warm, welcoming personality & witty sense of humor.

Sherry is survived by her devoted daughters, Jamie Lynn Beavers & Ashley Lynn (Michael) Flanagan; her cherished grandchildren, Colin Michael & Kira Rose Flanagan; and her loving sister, Debra Lynn Fout. She is preceeded in death by her parents, as well as her daughter, Stephanie Jo Beavers; her ex-husbands, James Arthur Beavers & Richard Thomas Modrzynski; her brothers, Roger Alan & Marvin Douglas Nickell; and, her sister, Peggy Renee Herwat.

Friends & family are invited to visit after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28th, 2023 in the Chapel at Ohio Living Swan Creek, located at 5916 Cresthaven Lane in Toledo, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life will commence at 6:00 p.m.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society in honor of Sherry and her immense love of animals.

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