Sheryl Dea Crain, 72 of Nixa, Missouri, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior, March 6, 2025. Born May 22, 1953, in Saline County, Missouri. Sheryl was raised by Donna and Sewell Thompson, who precede her in death.

Sheryl lived in Springfield, Missouri where she graduated from Parkview High School and then attended Southwest Missouri State University. Although she earned a lifetime teaching certificate, in social studies, her career was in insurance. This venture took her to many states across the country.

After returning to Missouri, Sheryl settled in Nixa where she enjoyed driving a school bus for 8 years. She also drove a bus for the Arc of The Ozarks, transporting special needs children to summer activities. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church where she taught Sunday School to elementary children. Sheryl later became a member at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

Sheryl enjoyed gardening, sewing, needle crafts and other work of her hands. She loved spending time with family, especially the children.

Sheryl is survived by her brothers Drew Thompson (Sarah); Mark Thompson (Carolyn); a niece Lauren Weaver (Adam) and nephew Jordan Thompson; a great-nephew Brody Weaver. She is also survived by nieces and nephews by marriage and many cousins, and second cousins throughout Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. She is proceeded in death by three aunts with whom she had very special relationships: Bobby Kile, Margarett Williams and recently Jackie Meador.

A Memorial Mass is planned for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2200 Republic Rd. Springfield, Missouri 65807-4062.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to ASPCA, the Greater Ozarks Kidney Foundation, or Liver Foundation of the Ozarks.