Sharyn Derossett

Sharyn Derossett obituary, Nancy, KY

Sharyn Derossett

Sharyn Derossett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Somerset Undertaking Co. and Crematory - Somerset on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Sharyn Kay DeRossett, 70 of Albany, Kentucky, formerly of Cincinnatti, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at The Medical Center in Albany, Kentucky. She was born on July 25, 1954, to Paul Hicks and Christine Griffith in Cincinnatti, Ohio.
Sharyn was very talented and later became a graduate of the School of Performing Arts. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her children, Jimmy Poynter, Sherry Habermehl, and Nora Bowman; siblings, Lee Wolford and Shelby Isaacs; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and stepfather, Halsey B. Wolford.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband of 37 years, Jerry DeRossett; son, Benny Wayne Bowman; and sisters, Ida Mae Bladen and Nancy Bladen.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned for a later date. Condolences may be offered by visiting the Tribute Wall at www.somersetundertaking.com
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