Sheran “Sissy Reid” Viola Lyerly, 56, of Sherrills Ford, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Atrium Health in Concord.

She was born June 2, 1966 in Catawba County to the late Walter Lyerly, Jr. and to Idell Reid White of Sherrills Ford. Sissy enjoyed listening to music and cooking. She was the light and life of family gatherings and loved her kids and grandbabies.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, daughter, Jasmine Sheri Lyerly; sister, Teresa Griffin; and aunts and uncles.

Those left to cherish her memory are;

Sons: Scottie Staton, Jr. of Newton

Letia Lyerly and wife Victoria of Newton

Devonta Staton of Asheville

Daughter: Rhonda Lyerly Bunt and wife Ashley of Newton

Mother: Idell Reid White of Sherrills Ford

Brothers: Jimmy Reid of Claremont

Wilbert Reid of Asheville

James Lyerly and wife Brandy of Conover

Gerald Lyerly and wife Regina of Hickory

Ricky Reid of Sherrills Ford

Sister: Diane Reid Moss of Hickory

12 Grandchildren

A homegoing service to celebrate Sissy’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 3:00 in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Rev. Joe Shuford will officiate. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Newton.

The family will hold a quiet hour from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service

Condolences may be sent to the Lyerly family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

The Lyerly family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111