Sherie Harris
June 15, 1955 - July 24, 2025
Obituary
Middleton-
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.
Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 9, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Ryan Funeral Home - Madison East • 2418 N. Sherman Ave., , Madison, WI 53704
Funeral Service
Sat Aug 9, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Ryan Funeral Home - Madison East • 2418 N. Sherman Ave., , Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Joyce Jones
Family •
My dear Aunt Sherie...I am so grateful for the times we spent together! As a child, I remember listening to records in your room. Then as a teenager you took me to a local fair and bought me my 1st bratwurst ,you insisted it be smothered in mustard(I still eat them that way) Then as an adult we spent time together at the reunion and stayed the night in Kelly's camper. I couldn't stop hugging you! That was in 2012 and that's the last time I saw you. I will miss you and will always cherish these memories 💖.. your niece and one of your biggest fans, Joyce
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Delilah Bell
Friend •
Hi Gena & Monique, I hope you ladies remember Mike and I. We were your neighbors when we lived on Simpson St. To hear about your sweet mama really shocked me. We were Facebook friends years back. Coincidentally she crossed my mind a couple of weeks ago. I had wondered how she was doing. I read that she was the best grandma, I truly believe that. Life so short. May she rest in peace. I will remember you all in prayer! Again I offer my condolences.
JG
Jacqueline Glenn
Family •
My Aunt Sherie❤️....oh my, many memories of her! She gave me good advice, took me roller skating, we danced to the songs, Locomotion and Band of Gold...what a fun Aunt! RIP Aunt Sherie
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Lori Jo Horton
Family •
Sheri has been apart of my life since her daughter Regena was a toddler. Sherie and I spent a lot of time together when we both were younger and did stupid shit together. (lol) We had so much fun together, and that laugh my God the whole town could hear that laugh. And boy did we party. Good times!! I'm so grateful that my brother Larry brought her into my life. I would not of known her if it wasn't for him. The memories of Sherie and with Sherie will always stay in my heart. And thank you Sherri for my two beautiful Nieces, and being able to be in their lives from day one. I will miss you something terrible, but the memories will keep me going. Loving you unconditionally 💖💖💖
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Robin Fudge Baldah
Friend •
Sherie and I met when were 15 at the juvenile shelter. We were bad just didn’t like to go home on time. We shared a room and Sherie had a mischievous sense of humor. I woke up in the middle of the night my face white as a ghost. Sherie had put Jegens and baby powder on my face. I washed it off and went back to sleep. When I woke up I wasn’t sure happened. It took Sherie years to admit it. She would just giggle when I asked. Our birthdays are just 4 days apart and no matter where I was Sherie would find me. Sherie was a wonderful lady and a very good friend. I always admired and respected Sherie. She was very loyal kind funny and I felt honored to be counted as her friend. I’ll miss her. May she rest in peace. God bless.
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Karen Pautzke
Coworker •
Sherie had an infectious laugh and always had a smile on her face. I worked at DOT with her for many years and always enjoyed being in her company.