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Sherie Ellen Harris, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1955, in Madison, the daughter of Paul E. and Eleanor (Williams) Harris. Sherie was raised in Madison and lived on the Eastside for most of her life. She graduated from Malcolm Shabazz High School. Sherie worked as a title clerk for the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, retiring after 31 years.

Sherie was the best grandma! In her retirement, she devoted much of her time to her beloved grandchildren. She also loved doing arts and crafts, especially jewelry making and scrapbooking. People were drawn to Sherie’s outgoing personality and infectious laugh, that could be heard from a mile away. Sherie was very compassionate and honest, spoke what was on her mind and lead with her heart.

Sherie is survived by her daughters, Ragena Harris and Monique (Edgar) Covarrubias; grandchildren, Iyana Covarrubias, Noah Covarrubias, Orion Fulton, Everly Covarrubias and Aila Covarrubias; siblings, Joan Cowley and Paul Harris; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sandra Jones; brother-in-law, Duane Cowley and nephews, Todd Smith and Jeff Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Private family interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staff at Agrace Hospice for the care they gave Sherie in her last days.

To view Sherie’s obituary or to leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Sherie Harris

June 15, 1955 - July 24, 2025

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