Patricia Ann (Boop) Sherrick

Patricia Ann Sherrick, 81, of Delphos, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia, affectionately known as “Patty,” was born on July 2, 1943, in Lima, OH, to Burlin and Edith (Johns) Boop. She graduated from Perry High School, Class of 1961.

On September 25, 1965, in Lima, OH, she married the love of her life, James D. Sherrick, who survives her. Together, they built a beautiful family. Patricia is also survived by her two brothers and one sister: Terry (Linda) Boop of Spencerville, OH, Ted (Sharon) Boop of Cridersville, OH, and Rita Clark of Stryker, OH.

Pat and Jim were blessed with five children: Ronald (Melissa) Sherrick of Cincinnati, OH, Burlin (Rebecca) Sherrick of Elida, OH, Barry (Tami) Sherrick of Suwanee, GA, Susan (Tracy) McPheron of Dayton, OH, and Cari (Tony) Nguyen of Lima, OH. Her legacy also lives on through her 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Burlin and Edith Boop, her sister Lucille (Boop) Miller, and her brother Bernard Boop.

Patty was a member of Lima Baptist Temple and worked as a Home Health Aide for Lima Memorial Hospital. A woman of deep faith, she was very active in her church, where she found great joy assisting with various age groups at Sunday school. She never missed an opportunity to share God’s word with anyone she encountered.

Her many passions included spending time with her family, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and expressing her creativity through singing and writing. She sang with several groups, including the Sisters in Song, Sweet Adelines, and the Monica Stevens Singers. An accomplished author, Patty wrote and published multiple books and penned countless poems and songs. Her first song penned and recorded, Jesus, Lamb of God has been a blessing to many, leaving a lasting legacy of her talents and faith.

In 1996, Patty was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Despite her diagnosis, she remained active in Parkinson’s support groups and participated in several clinical trials at the University of Toledo Medical School. She was also a proud participant in the Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson’s patients in Lima, OH, where she became known for her "mean right hook."

A reflection of her faith and resilience, Patty once wrote: “Weep not for me, but remember me as one who loved the Lord Jesus and was constant in my witness for Him, struggling through my lifetime to not only make man free in this world, but free in God’s Heaven to come, through salvation in Christ Jesus.” — Patricia Sherrick, Come Look With Me Through The Eyes Of A Child.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 18, 2024 at Lima Baptist Temple. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday October 17, 2024, and one hour prior to the Funeral Service at Lima Baptist Temple. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rock Steady Boxing at Senior Citizens Services of Lima, OH, in Patty’s memory.