IN MEMORIAM
Sherry Williams - 1959-2024
Sherry Dawn (nee Kuntz) Williams passed away on December 23, 2024 at the age of 65.
Born June 10, 1959; Sherry was the third of six children born to Patty (nee Conover) and Rodney Kuntz. She was a 1977 graduate
of William Mason High School.
Sherry spent a long career at Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa, working her way up the ladder. She retired from Mitchell's
as their Vice President of Client Relations.
Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, and older brother Jim Kuntz. Survivors include her companion of over 15 years: Scott McCarnan, sister: Rhonda (Bill Turner) Kuntz, brothers: Mark, Tony, and Fid (Jen) Kuntz, aunt: Donna (Ron) Pennington, and many nieces and nephews. See tribute at right.
Born June 10, 1959; Sherry was the third of six children born to Patty (nee Conover) and Rodney Kuntz. She was a 1977 graduate
of William Mason High School.
Sherry spent a long career at Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa, working her way up the ladder. She retired from Mitchell's
as their Vice President of Client Relations.
Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, and older brother Jim Kuntz. Survivors include her companion of over 15 years: Scott McCarnan, sister: Rhonda (Bill Turner) Kuntz, brothers: Mark, Tony, and Fid (Jen) Kuntz, aunt: Donna (Ron) Pennington, and many nieces and nephews. See tribute at right.
A Tribute to Sherry Williams
By Sally Sherman Caudill, Editor
I just wanted to share some words about my friend, Sherry Williams who has left us way too soon.
In the spring of 2022, Sherry joined the staff of the Mason Historical Society as our curator. Her eye for detail and genius for organization was evident from the first. As the position had been vacant for years, she took on the Herculean task of cataloguing more than five years' worth of donations. Sherry brought in multitudes of volunteers that have made an incredible difference at the Museum. She was an early champion of renovating to better showcase the Museum's collection, a renovation she was leading and that is now underway. Her impact at the Mason Historical Society for the last 2 % years cannot be overstated.
On a personal note, I have known Sherry for most of my life. Her parents bought the house directly across from us on W. Church St. on June 10, 1969, coincidentally Sherry's 10th birthday. Our families grew up together and she and my sister, Julianne were the best of friends from almost the first day that they met. Over the years, I loved spending time with Sherry when my sister would come home for a visit, or at my sister's house in Colorado.
When Sherry started as curator, I loved seeing her on a regular basis. I looked so forward to coming to open hours on Thursdays at the Museum as the atmosphere was so lively and fun. This was due to Sherry, who was a bundle of energy and never stopped moving. She was always there with a beautiful smile and her signature deep, throaty laugh. Five o'clock happy hour on Thursday will never be the same.
Sherry loved deep and she loved hard in every aspect of her life. She was devoted to her family and those of us lucky enough to call her a friend, and she had the unique ability to make you feel good whenever you were around her. And boy, was she a blast to be around. There was always a glimpse of mischief in her eyes.
The Historical Society has suffered a great loss, and I hope Sherry knows what a difference she made, and the impact her legacy will continue making. She was one of a kind in the best sense of the word. Rest well, my friend, and thank you.
In the spring of 2022, Sherry joined the staff of the Mason Historical Society as our curator. Her eye for detail and genius for organization was evident from the first. As the position had been vacant for years, she took on the Herculean task of cataloguing more than five years' worth of donations. Sherry brought in multitudes of volunteers that have made an incredible difference at the Museum. She was an early champion of renovating to better showcase the Museum's collection, a renovation she was leading and that is now underway. Her impact at the Mason Historical Society for the last 2 % years cannot be overstated.
On a personal note, I have known Sherry for most of my life. Her parents bought the house directly across from us on W. Church St. on June 10, 1969, coincidentally Sherry's 10th birthday. Our families grew up together and she and my sister, Julianne were the best of friends from almost the first day that they met. Over the years, I loved spending time with Sherry when my sister would come home for a visit, or at my sister's house in Colorado.
When Sherry started as curator, I loved seeing her on a regular basis. I looked so forward to coming to open hours on Thursdays at the Museum as the atmosphere was so lively and fun. This was due to Sherry, who was a bundle of energy and never stopped moving. She was always there with a beautiful smile and her signature deep, throaty laugh. Five o'clock happy hour on Thursday will never be the same.
Sherry loved deep and she loved hard in every aspect of her life. She was devoted to her family and those of us lucky enough to call her a friend, and she had the unique ability to make you feel good whenever you were around her. And boy, was she a blast to be around. There was always a glimpse of mischief in her eyes.
The Historical Society has suffered a great loss, and I hope Sherry knows what a difference she made, and the impact her legacy will continue making. She was one of a kind in the best sense of the word. Rest well, my friend, and thank you.
Mason Historical Society remembers our
Curator
Following our January Board Meeting, members of the Mason Historical Society took a few moments to remember our Curator Sherry Williams. Many kind words and thoughts were shared and a "Toast to Sherry and her Dedication" was saluted by our President Jay Meibers.
