Sharon (Sherry) Merryman Garris

Sharon (Sherry) Merryman Garris, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 15th 2026. She was born February 5th, 1951 at Fort Devens Massachusetts but grew up in Elizabethton Tennessee before moving to Beech Mountain NC and was preceded in death by her father, Douglas (Roy) Merryman, mother Jacquelyn Copeland Merryman and brother Jack Merryman.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years Dave Garris, Daughter Crystal Corbett Newton, Son and law Stephen Newton, Brother Douglas Merryman with his wife Sharon Merryman.

Sherry was always ready for adventure which has included motorcycle riding, rock climbing, snow skiing, hiking, rock concerts, cruises, camping and traveling in the experimental aircraft’s that her husband built in the garage. Retired from the real estate profession in the Banner Elk, Beech Mountain area she helped her husband manage the Johnson County Airport for the past 14 years. Her passion and hobbies were gardening flowers and collecting department 56 Christmas houses so there was color wherever she was.

There will be a celebration of life gathering with friends and family at the Johnson County Airport on November 7th, 2026 at 5:00

Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family through our website at www.huxlipfordfh.com.

Hux & Lipford Funeral Home 300 W. Main Street, Mountain City, Tennessee is honored to serve the Garris family.