Sherly Mae Sullivan

Sherly Mae Sullivan, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Lakeland, FL.

She was born September 3, 1931, in New Orleans, LA. She attended Pensacola High School but being part of a Navy family, graduated in 1950 while they were stationed in Guam. As such, early life family travels brought her to multiple other locations across the country. However, it was Pensacola, FL that always held her heart as “home.” In 2004, she moved to Murfreesboro, TN to be near family, and met many beloved friends while there.

Sherly was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Baptized in 1953, she dedicated her life to serving Jehovah with incredible faith, obedience, and zeal for over 70 years.

On May 1, 1965, Sherly married the love of her life, Roy L. Sullivan, and she loved her family very much. She relentlessly kept a positive spirit, always loved life, and shared a big, genuine, enduring smile that lifted all around her. Sherly loved going to the Kingdom Hall and spending time with her cherished friends and family. She always impressed with her incredible charm, natural sense of humor, and unshakable determination. Her loving, selfless heart made a positive impact on everyone that met her and will never be forgotten.

Sherly was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and “MeMe.” She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy L. Sullivan; her son, David John Busbee; and her parents, David and Esther Hathaway.

She is survived by her daughter, Windi Flynn; step-sons, Roy “Butch” Sullivan, Jr., and John “Johnny” Lewis Sullivan; 4 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Sandra Fay (Comeaux) Busbee; cousin, Ann Crockett; and numerous other family and friends.

A memorial of her life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1724 E. Gary Rd., Lakeland, FL on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Invited friends and family are welcome to attend. There will also be a simultaneous online “Zoom” broadcast of her memorial available to those who are unable to attend in person. Log-in credentials will be distributed by the Kingdom Hall and directly to friends and family for sharing upon request.

Interment will occur in a private ceremony at Bayview Memorial Park, Pensacola, FL, at an unspecified date.

The family would like to thank VITAS Healthcare Hospice, the entire staff at The Manor at Lake Morton in Lakeland, FL, and all of the brothers and sisters of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lakeland, FL, Murfreesboro, TN, and Pensacola, FL for their love, kindness, care, fellowship, and encouragement. We will be forever grateful.

Sherly always loved as hard as she could as an extension of her passionate, unselfish heart. This wonderful woman was unforgettable, loved to laugh, and laughed to love, and she will forever be missed by her friends and family. Should you desire, flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Murfreesboro, TN – North Congregation (ID # 139618) at: https://donate.jw.org/donate/en/USA/home