Sherrie Ann Nelson Gregory of Lincoln, born March 5, 1937 in St. Edward, NE; passed away at home on October 5, 2014 after a brave, no-holds-barred battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Ruth Nelson of Tabor, IA where she lived until she attended and graduated from Stephens College, Columbia, MO. After she and husband David raised 4 children in Tabor, Sherrie known to many as “the Land Lady”, began her real estate business in Lincoln. She became a savvy and successful developer of many acreage subdivisions in and around Lancaster County. Recognized by the NRD for her work in conservation, Sherrie strived to create home sites in the country while sustaining natural habitat. Her interest in investments led her to many Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings where she was very active in a group known as the Yellow Berkers. She was an avid collector of books, art and Mardi Gras memorabilia; loved to read and follow her beloved Huskers.
Sherrie is survived by four children, Mike Gregory, Kingfisher, OK, Greg (Jenna) Gregory, Sidney, IA, Dana (Bill) Ball, Valparaiso, NE, Kay (Mike) Berguin, Mesa, AZ; sister Kathy (Joel) Goebel, Gainesville, GA; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter.
A Celebration of Sherrie’s Life will be at Wyuka Funeral Home Chapel, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, Sat., Oct. 11, 2014 at 2 p.m with Pastor Karen Clarke officiating. Family suggests memorials to Tabitha Hospice or UNMC Ovarian Cancer Research. Private family interment.
Sherrie was my neighbor and friend. She was so smart, funny, generous and caring to all who knew her. I will miss her so much! But after her long battle she is now looking down on us and giving us her smiles and unending optimism. God bless you, Sherrie!
Dana and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Sherries passing! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sherrie (Mom Tabor) was instrumental in my development as a “first generation” college student and Husker football player. She treated me a son, along side her daughters, Dana and Kay. Sherrie was always happy in my presence and was always available to answer innocent questions and provide perspective to us young people. When I consider all of the mentors who have contributed to my future success, she stands near the top, as one of the first. God gave Sherrie wings and she was an angel among us. I have always and will always miss Mom Tabor.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mom called to tell me the sad news. I will always remember Sherrie for her laughter, the ever-present sparkle in her eyes and the love she had for her children. She lives on in the memories of the many who knew her.
Thank you so much for you kind words. She would be pleased to know that you cared. I do hope that life has been good to you.
She is and always is a was and will be in my mind a great lady,Orville and Ruthie taught her well.Sherry made the most out of life.I was lucky to have known her.
And I still miss you love.
Sherry was my business partner and friend. She was one of a kind. We still can’t find the money box you had in your house. May God be good to you.