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Sheryl Underwood

September 21, 1947 — February 3, 2025

Sheryl Jean Underwood, 77, of Athens, TN went to be with Jesus on February 3, 2025.

Born on September 21, 1947 to the late Lloyd and Elsie "Tootsie" Swicegood, Sheryl loved spending time with her family above anything else. She was a member of the Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church of Athens, TN.

Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Underwood; parents, Lloyd and Elsie Swicegood; daughter, Angela Michelle Underwood; brother, Ronald Swicegood; and mother in-law, Hazel Underwood.

Survivors include her daughters, Sherry Forster (Robert) and Hope Malone (John); grandchildren, Brittany Gosnell (Charlie), Haley Malone, Michael Forster, Jonathan Forster and Isaac Forster; sisters, Carol Goforth, Christine Rauhuff, and Annette Williams; brother, Marty Swicegood; special mentions, Joshua Rauhuff, Jeremiah Rauhuff, Kesley Rauhuff; numerous nieces, nephews and other loved family and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Bill Hicks, Carol Goforth and Christine Rauhuff for all you have done for Sheryl and continue to do.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Athens Free Saints True Holiness Church of Athens, TN at 2pm. A visitation will be held prior from 12-2pm. Graveside will follow at the church.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Sheryl or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

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629 Slack Rd
Athens, TN 37303

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