Sherry Lee (Atkinson) McCoy, age 56 of St. Michael, MN, passed away September 23, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born May 8, 1963 in Rochester, Minnesota to Morris “Sonny” and Carmen (Stiles) Atkinson. Sherry spent her childhood in Rochester, and graduated from John Marshall High School with the class of 1981. After high school, she went on to St. Cloud State University to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
In June of 1989, she was joined in marriage to Thomas McCoy, and the two made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Sherry worked for a group home for several years. Eventually she moved with her family to Champlin, and finally settled in St. Michael in 2002.
Sherry was known for her boisterous laugh and spunky attitude. She could easily make friends with anyone she met, and made people feel welcomed and comfortable when she spoke to them. Sherry had a special group of friends known as the “Acorn Circle” and they spent a lot of fun times together.
Her family was her priority, and she was especially proud of her daughters, Kelly and Kristin. She loved her family more than anything.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Julie Haessig.
Sherry is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Aric) Minke and Kristin (Ed) Anderson; brothers, Mark (Pat) Atkinson and Mike “Vern” (Cheryl) Atkinson; uncle, Jim (Tina) Stiles; aunt, Jeanne Atkinson; brother-in-law, Jim Haessig; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, McCoy family, and her Acorn Circle friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville, MN.
Interment will be at Dale Pleasant Prairie Cemetery in Zumbro Falls, MN on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
Dear Mike and family, we are so sorry that God has called your sister home. Please know our love, hugs and prayers ????????????
We will miss you greatly! Lifetime of memories
Kelly..my deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray you find comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
????????????& ((Hugs)) to all at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.
Hugs and prayers from Paul and Elaine.Hold memories close in your hearts.
Condolences to your family.. I went to Jr. high and high school with Sherri and have many fun memories of her, especially her laugh. Just letting you know someone is thinking of all of you in Hudson wi…Jana Gaffer
I grew up with Sherry ????????????. I lived 2 doors down from the Atkinsons in CCM. I see that both Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson have passed. And was heartbroken to see that her older sister Julie has passed too. (Julie babysat my brother and me). I see that Mark and Little Mikey are still with us. We all grew up and playing together in the 60s and early 70s in a magical place called CCM
(Country Club Manor) My thoughts and prayers are with Mark and Mikey and Sherry’s family.
RIP my dear CCM friend