Sherri Lynne Starr Keen

Sheri Lynne Starr Keen, 56 years, beloved and precious daughter of Jon Larry Starr and Barbara Starr Roberts, adoring mother of James Taylor Keen. Born Friday the 13th at the 13th hour of June 1958 in San Antonio, Texas. She passed on March 16, 2015 from Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her son Taylor and his father, John Keen; her parents, of Fayetteville; brother, Larry Starr, of Little Rock; and many loving family members and dear friends. Sheri was predeceased by her sister, Lori Anne Starr; grandparents, James Paul and Colleen Harrell Byerly, and Fred and Florence Clark Starr. Sheri was a dedicated employee of Proctor and Gamble, Coty Cosmetics, L'Oreal Cosmetics, Computer Resources and the Howell Trumbo Company. For many years Sheri volunteered at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. She pursued her passion for animals by investigating and rescuing many abused dogs, cats and horses. Many of these animals were blessed to go home with her. The family appreciates the loving care by her caregivers, Carin Stanberry Evans and Karen Keith, during her illness. A celebration of life for Sheri will be held at Central United Methodist Church on Dickson Street on Friday, March 20th at 2 p.m. The service will be officiated by Dr. Reverend Steve Pulliam. Memorials may be made to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter at 1640 South Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 or Arkansas Alzheimer's Association 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409. Arrangements were made by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.nelsonberna.com.