Sherry Lynn Kaufman

Sherry Lynn Nelson Kaufman was born on August 8, 1958, in Galveston, Texas to C.S. and Johanna Holzworth Nelson. Sherry died on November 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family in St. Vincent, Arkansas. Sherry spent much of her childhood in Cleveland, graduated from Wonderview High School in 1976, and completed her degree in Agribusiness from Arkansas Tech University. Sherry married Gary Kaufman in 1980, after which they moved to the 3rd generation family farm where they raised four wonderful children. After her marriage, Sherry became a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked alongside her husband to manage and expand Kaufman Farms which was selected as Conway County Farm Family in 1994 and was named an Arkansas Century Farm in 2018. She was also employed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in Conway County for 18 years, which was awarded the Extension Excellence County Team Award. Sherry was known for her positive attitude, witty sense of humor, and her multiple creative talents; all of which she retained throughout life’s challenges. Sherry invested her time in decorating her world with beautiful flowers, colors, and seasonal decorations. She used these gifts to thoughtfully support her family, friends, and community. Sherry is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Jane Kaufman; daughter Amber Kaufman; daughters and sons-in-law: Brittany and Zachary Singleton, Emily and Richard Woodall. Sherry is survived by her grandchildren who she considered to be practically perfect in every way: Noah Kaufman, Bo Kaufman, Adelaide Woodall, and Lee Woodall. Sherry loved creating memories with her grandchildren by hosting sleepovers, watching movies, and attending their sporting and school events. Sherry is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Keith Underwood, brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Gwen Nelson, brother Tom Nelson and her beloved friend and aunt, Betty Thines. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years, Gary Kaufman, and sister-in-law, Peggy Nelson. Rosary and visitation will be at 6 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, AR. Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Vincent, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Church Youth Group, 11 Kaufman Lane, Hattieville, AR 72063 or to the Angel Tree Program sponsored by the Adelaide Club, Adelaide Club Angel Tree Project, P.O. Box 174, Morrilton, AR 72110.

Sherry Lynn Kaufman

August 8, 1958 - November 11, 2023