Sherry Favorite Hardy

Sherry Ann Favorite Hardy was born June 15, 1952 to Louis and Annie Favorite. She departed this world on March 8, 2021. Awaiting her with open arms is her eldest son, Little Ronnie (Ronco) Hardy and her Daddy. Sherry was the owner of Sherry’s Cake Shop, locally owned for over 49 years, providing cakes for all occasions. Sherry was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Allen Hardy, Jr, her father, Louis Roosevelt Favorite, Sr, her Papa, Robert Favorite and her Granny, Elsie Lowery. Sherry leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted son, Ryne Allen Hardy and the light of her life, grandson, Fisher Allen Hardy. Also, left to treasure many years of life together, her boyfriend, Donnie Barnes. Sherry enjoyed the many years spent at her shop with her mother, Annie Favorite. Sherry was the oldest of six girls and one big brother, all of whom loved her immensely. Louie (Vicky) Favorite, Mary Lou (Rick) Bird, Nancy (Geri) Pelfrey, Linda Kay Favorite, Lisa Favorite (Cliff Alegre) and Susan (Jason) Jernigan. Sherry had three nieces and four nephews that she spoiled as often as she could. Brice (Brandice) Pelfrey, Brandi (Brandon) Morris, Lance (Laura) Bird, Leanne (Casey) Bearden, Brett (Laura) Pelfrey, Celia Favorite and Tommy Piazza. Sherry enjoyed her great-nieces and nephews, all of whom loved them some “Sherry’s Shop”. Brelynn, Braxton, and Braylee Morris; Ellie, Everly and Easton Pelfrey; Ava Grace Bird; Karter Kay Piazza; Makenzie and Clayton Bearden. Sherry put everyone else before herself. She proudly contributed to the Cordova Mall Ball and the Krewe du YaYas in their fundraising efforts. Sherry could put a smile on anyone’s face, either by being silly or making yummy goodies. Sherry took great joy in teaching the Children’s Cake Classes each summer. She watched proudly as the children grew and their talents developed. Sherry was a fighter and a hard worker. She fought hard and won her battle with cancer twice. Proudly serving as pallbearers are Heath McNair, son Ryne Hardy, and her nephews. There will be a visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Faith Chapel South. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with Casey Bearden officiating. Internment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Everyone who knew her loved her, especially Ryne and Fisher. We will miss you MawMaw! FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Sherry Favorite Hardy

June 15, 1952 - March 8, 2021