Sherry Fox Ginn

Sherry Fox Ginn passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 4, 1944, she lived a life of service, care, and dedication to others.

Sherry was a graduate of Swain County High School and later earned a master’s degree in education from Western Carolina University. She devoted much of her professional life to helping others through education and mental health services. She worked as a teacher in the special education department of Jackson County Schools and also served with the Jackson County Board of Education as district coordinator for the special education department. Her work also included time with Smokey Mountain Mental Health.

Later in her career, Sherry retired from Black Mountain Center, where she served as an adult group home manager. As part of that work, she helped acquire federal funding to build and operate new group home facilities in the western part of North Carolina. Her career reflected a deep commitment to supporting people with care, dignity, and practical help.

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen Ginn.

She is survived by her sons, Effrem Creasman and James Creasman; her sister, Jamie Fox Grimsley and husband Bob Grimsley; and her nieces, Laura Kleinman and husband Brad Kleinman and Natalie Grimsley. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She will be remembered with love by her family and by those whose lives were touched by her kindness and her years of service.

A memorial service will be held on November 8, 2026, at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Sylva, 77 Jackson St, Sylva, North Carolina 28779. in lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to first united Methodist church of Sylva in Sherry's honor. 

Sherry Fox Ginn leaves behind a lasting example of compassion, dedication, and meaningful work in the lives of others.

Appalachian Funeral Services is honored to serve the Ginn family.