Sherry Wynn Signs, 77, died peacefully Sept. 27, 2023, at her home in Sanford surrounded by her family. Sherry’s declining health in recent months was attributed to her recent diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Sherry was born in Alamosa, Colo., on Feb. 23, 1946, to Okie and Melva Wyatt. She was premature and sent home with the expectation that she would not survive. Her “daddy” put her in a shoe box by the stove to keep her warm and she was their miracle. She was the only child to her parents. She married Jack Signs Jr., the love of her life, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Manti Temple in Utah on Sept. 3, 1965. Sherry and Jack celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary this month and she joyously and sincerely shared her love for him to her family and others up until the day of her passing.
Sherry spent the majority of her life in Sanford, Colo., being raised there and raising her six children with her husband there. She attended Adam State College where she met her eternal companion, Jack. She worked in various secretary positions including Sanford Public Schools and the bank in La Jara. Her most treasured jobs were doing laundry, cooking, and baking for her large family. She always wished she had siblings, so one of her greatest desires was to have a house full of children, which she achieved.
When Sherry and Jack became empty nesters and retired from their jobs at Sanford Schools, they served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assigned to the University of Arkansas Institute. This was one of the most treasured times of her life. Another cherished time of her life was serving in the Albuquerque, N.M., Temple for 14 years with Jack. She was always an active member of the church and willingly served wherever and whenever she was called upon.
Sherry’s favorites in life included visiting her kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren. She loved playing board games, doing puzzles, reading, embroidery, and spending time with her good friends. Her family will always remember her “valentine cookies” she would bake because they were enjoyed the most.
Sherry is survived by her devoted husband, Jack E. Signs Jr., Sanford, Colo.; her children, David (Dianna) Signs of Kirtland, N.M.; Diana (Mike) Hammond of Littleton, Colo.; Craig (Kim) Signs of Cedaredge, Colo.; Allison (Mike) Fawcett of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Mark (Jenny Signs) of Sanford, Colo.; Melanie Signs (Brandon Cunningham) of Lafayette, Colo.; as well as 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family and dear friends.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Okie Wyatt, Melva (Wyatt) Flack, her stepdad, James Flack, granddaughter Jordan Signs and other beloved extended family.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. with Visitation prior to services from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the Sanford First Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will follow services at the Sanford Cemetery.
Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, words of comfort, and remembrances for Sherry’s Family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com.
