Sherry Atkinson

Atkinson, Sherry J. (Harlan), 73, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016. Born October 21, 1942 in Louisville, KY, she worked at International Harvester and retired from United Parcel Service. Sherry loved her annual trip to Daytona Beach with family and friends for over 45 years, which she had so many funny stories to recall. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Andrew Harlan; mother, Nancy W. Daniels Harlan; maternal grandparents, Hester and Louis Huff; paternal grandmother, Ella Mae Hucks; brothers, Patrick Andrew Harlan and Michael Harlan (Mary); and sister, Sally Anne Harlan. Sherry is survived by her son, Joseph Atkinson (Lisa); daughter, Merri Carol Atkinson; sister, Lauri Harlan Contreras (Gary); grandson, Alex Wilson; granddaughter, Rachel Atkinson; niece, Tiffany Hibbs (Matthew) and Cheyenne Wyatt (Steven); and nephew, Gary Contreras, Jr. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. Memorial visitation will be from 2-7 pm Wednesday at Highlands. Sherry touched the hearts of many and was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of being a part of her life. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, daughter, and friend.