MULLINVILLE, KANSAS - Jackie Lembright Sherer, 98, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Dodge City.  She was born February 19, 1925, in Dodge City, the daughter of Cy and Mamie Sprecher.  Jackie married Norval Lembright July 9, 1944. They later divorced and she married John H. Sherer on August 21, 1971.  He preceded her in death on May 17, 2008.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Cy and Mamie Sprecher, sister, Joan Greene, brother-in-law, Bev Greene, step-daughter, Linda Rhodes, step-son-in- law, Robert Rhodes and grandson, Cody Sherer.

She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1943, attended DCCC and then married in 1944.    Jackie was the 1st WW2 wife to be president of the Dodge City American Legion Auxiliary, Charles Ernest Scott Unit #47- now an 80 year member.  She was also a 80 year member of the St. Bernard Chapter #97 of Eastern Star in Dodge City and was a member of the Greensburg Star of Hope Chapter OES # 193.

She married John H. Sherer in 1971 and they enjoyed flying whether it was taking the grandkids for rides or going to all the K- State football games and bowl games.  Jackie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Mullinville where she was active in United Methodist Women, Pastor Parish, worship, trustees and mission committees.  She was a member of the Kiowa County Hospital Auxiliary, Past president (2010) of the Kiowa County Council on Aging, and president of the Mullinville General Federated Women's P.T.D. Club.  She was also active on the Kiowa County Veterans Memorial Committee. Jackie loved being with family and especially large family gatherings.  They will not be the same without her.  She will be missed greatly by all those who knew her and loved her.

Survivors include: daughter, Pam Weber of Saratoga Springs, New York, daughter, Jill Copeland and husband Reed of Hesston., Kansas, son, Jim Lembright and wife Julie of Dodge City, Kansas, step-daughter-in-law, Carol Rhodes of Wichita, Kansas, step-son, Rick Sherer and wife Cathy of Mullinville;  grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer Smith and husband Michael of Saratoga Springs, New York, Chatt Rhodes and wife April of Monroe, Washington, John Weber of Chandler, Arizona, Jason Lembright of Manhattan, Kansas, Ryan Rhodes of Derby Kansas, Justin Lembright and wife Lynde of Dodge City, Staci Eustace and husband Garrett of Weatherford, Oklahoma, Jame Copeland and wife Chandra of Hesston, Kansas, Justin Copeland and wife Shannon of St. Joseph, Missouri and Alicia Copeland of Parkville, Missouri; great grandchildren include, Alex, Nicholas, Benjamin and Katie Rhodes, Addison and Emerson Sherer, Ashlyn and Cru Lembright, Jackson, Brielle and Tanner Copeland, Ryan, Emma, Grace and Sophia Copeland, Lucas and Nicholas Smith, Isabella and Maxten Rhodes, Taylor Lembright and Truett, Henley and Everly Eustace.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Mullinville United Methodist Church with Jeff Hiers and Pastor Alex Karimu officiating.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Mullinville.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.  Viewing will also be from 9:00 am to service time Friday at the church.

The family suggest memorials to the Kiowa County Veterans Memorial or the Kiowa County Senior Center, both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.