Cheryl “Sherry” L. Guinn

Cheryl "Sherry" L. Guinn, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, after a brave and determined battle with cancer. Born on May 15, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, Sherry lived a life filled with compassion, creativity, and unwavering love for her family.

Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Earl M. "Michael" Guinn, and her children: Jason Crader, Daniel Crader, Sonja Foster and her husband, Andy, and Justin Guinn and his wife, Danielle. She was also a proud stepmother to Chris and Keith Guinn. Her heart and legacy live on in her grandchildren: Kimberly Crader, Heather Lester, Matthew Crader, Kolton and Kolbee Crader, Ember Barry, Tiffany Carniglia, Alissa Guinn, Brooke Walls, Halee Guinn, and Jason Guinn, John-Paul and Annabelle Foster, Lena, Karalyn, Stephen, Luke and Lincoln Guinn, and Camryn Resseguie. She was blessed with over ten great-grandchildren.

Sherry is also survived by her siblings Richard Miller and Berlin "Berry" Bock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Evelyn Miller of Chicago, Illinois, and her beloved sister, Lauren Duncan of Dalton, Georgia.

Those who knew Sherry will remember her as an extremely kind soul who saw the best in everyone. She lived with a spirit of adventure and joy, always ready to make memories with those she loved. She was a gifted painter and crafter, bringing beauty and creativity into the lives of others through her art. Deeply proud of her Italian heritage, Sherry cherished her extended family and cousins, loving them as dearly as siblings.

Sherry's strength and resilience were an inspiration. She fought cancer from 2018 until her passing, always with grace, courage, and a fierce love for her family.

Her warmth, generosity, and joyful laughter will be missed more than words can express.

A private memorial will be held to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Sherry by sharing kindness, making art, or spending time with those you love—just as she would have wanted. In addition you can donate to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) link below.

https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/make-a-donation/