Sheryl was born in Austin, Texas on November 18, 1958 to Bobby Dow Self and Anna Orlena Helge Self. She was the oldest of two children. Her family moved from Austin, TX. to Sulphur, LA. where she attended elementary and Jr. High school. She later moved to White Hall, AR. Where she attended and graduated from White Hall High School in 1977. She also attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello in Arkansas and Southwest Texas State University in Austin where she graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1996. Sheryl spent a majority of her adult life as a single mother to her fur babies (they were her life), she had a very soft spot for dogs and cats (especially the ones that no one else wanted). She also had a passion for traveling and was able to experience trips to Africa, the UK, Egypt,

and many other places, too numerous to list. Sheryl’s career covered many different areas from a Funeral Home Administrative Assistant in Austin TX., a Police Officer for the city of Georgetown, TX., a high school teacher in Tomball TX., and also in Richland, WA. At the time of her passing she was working as a Purchasing Agent at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

Sheryl had a heart the size of Texas and a soft spot for anything/one needing help with anything. She was selfless in all ways imaginable, even when frustrated she found the positive side of things.

She is preceded in death by her father, B D Self in 1987 and her mother Orlena Self in 1993.

Surviving family members include husband Wayne Kruse whom she married in June of 2015, a brother Mike & wife Connie Self, a niece Jennifer & husband Phillip Ashcraft, 4 nephews Jason & wife Mallory Self, Mike & wife Stefany Self, Hunter Self and Austin Self. She is also survived by 7 great-nephews and 7 great-nieces. A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Sheryl, on November 11th, 2023 from 1:00 PM thru 4:00 PM at Sunset Gardens Event Center in Richland Washington.                                                                                                                                                                              In lieu of flowers please donate to:  Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/friendsoftcashelter Donate to us via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/friendsoftcashelter