Terry Dewayne Sherrell

Terry Dewayne Sherrell was born July 9, 1996 to Mr. Terry D. Burns and Ms. Nicole T. Sherrell. He transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Terry was raised at Greater Grace Temple Community Church and then later became a faithful attendee at New Livingstone Baptist Church, Cathedral of Praise and Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Terry graduated from Hunter’s Lane High School where he was a popular running back on the football team. He was a current student at Tennessee State University pursuing a degree in Business Management with aspiring hopes to become an Entrepreneur.

Terry had a heart and special way with children that made him a favorite with all of his cousins. He was always “sharp” and known as a stylish dresser who kept up with the latest fashion trends. He enjoyed shopping, sports, cars and borrowing $20.00 dollars. His favorite past time was hanging with his best friends and home boys Chance Holt, Jaunya Smith, Jaylen Moore, Nicholas Brownlow, Robert Kelley and Thaddeus Parham.

Terry striking smile, gentle, kind and respectable ways left an impression on all that knew him. He was beloved and will be greatly missed.

He leaves to cherish many fond and fun memories, parents, Terry D. Burns and Nicole T. Sherrell; grandparents, Tony (Annie) Burns, Lawrence Brooks and Delores Sherrell-Pozo; great grandmothers, Mable Burns of Gardena, CA., and Lavert Glanton; brothers, Carter D. Burns, Danny R. Sherrell (Nikko), Reynoald L. Sherrell (Lil’ Monty), and Robert J. Yates; sister, Terrika Hayes; uncles, Jerome Burns, Lawrence Jr (Stacy) Brooks, and Robert Sherrell; aunts, Angelina (Justin) Walker, Danyale Martinez, Hope (Willard) Clark, Relonna (Van) Reid, Rita Brooks, Tonya Sherrell-Bond; cousins, Alazae Burns, Alice Burns, Amirra Walker, Amya Walker, Andrea Sherrell, Antoinette Sherrell, Dayonna Sherrell, Desirae J. Sherrell, Donte Pickett Jr., Edward G. Summers, Ke’Airra Ford, LaDarius Nelson, Macini Sherrell, Menyana Sherrell, Mykiah Sherrell, Perez Waller, Perez Waller, Jr., Regina Foster, Shakela Etter, Tanequa Burns, Therionna Martinez, Tony Burns III, Vaniya D. Reid, Van D. Reid Jr., Von D. Reid, Martin D. Reid and Marcus Daniel Reid; devoted & loyal friends, Nicholas Brownlow (Nick) and Shelbi Shanice; a host of great uncles, aunts, cousins and other extended family and friends.