Dianne Sherrill

Funeral service for Mrs. Dianne Sherrill will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Bryceland Baptist Church with Bro. Kenny Rowe and Bro. Keith Smith officiating. The burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery.

Dianne was born on September 20, 1961, in Arcadia, LA to Edward and Evelyn Mills. She entered into rest on May 3, 2024, in Shreveport, LA with her loving family by her side. Dianne was an exceptional woman, wife, mom, and Gram. Her family would call her hard-headed, determined, one tough lady, and the kindest soul you could meet. She loved big and would give anyone anything without ever expecting anything in return. She was married to the love of her life, Jerry, and had two beautiful daughters. Dianne was devoted to reading her study Bible and was a woman who never lost her faith. Dianne loved being outside, working in her yard, and absolutely loved the ocean. Dianne earned her Bachelor Degree in Education from Louisiana Tech. She taught for many years and served in administration at Castor High School from where she retired. Dianne loved teaching and adored every single one of her students. She was well loved by her school family and the numerous children she encountered. Dianne’s greatest love was for her family. She was devoted to them, nurtured them, and made sure no one ever left her house hungry. Gram is going to be deeply missed by everyone.

Dianne is preceded by her father, Edward Mills. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Jerry Sherrill, mother Evelyn Mills, her girls Brandi Kirk and Brittani Basham, her boys Cory Kirk, Kevin Basham, and Thomas Smith, her babies Rebekah Moss and husband Ryan, Aidan Smith, Jeri Basham, Elijah Basham, Maverick Kirk, Mamie Moss, Maddie Moss, Stephen Kirk, Ashton Kirk, and Emma Wood, sister Donna Butler and husband Daniel, special nieces Rhonda Sherrill and Brooke Chrisman, special friends Jody and Janet Blackwell, and by numerous other loving family, friends, coworkers, and students.

Honoring Dianne as pallbearers will be Kevin Basham, Cory Kirk, Thomas Smith, Aidan Smith, Ryan Moss, and Jody Blackwell.