Sheryl Jean Clanton

Sheryl Jean Clanton, 63, of Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away on January 30, 2024, at KU Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1960, to Gene and Norma McCorkendale in Olathe, Kansas. Sheryl grew up in Stanley, Kansas and graduated from Blue Valley High School in 1978. Following high school she earned an associate's degree in accounting from Johnson County Community College. Sheryl then worked in the finance and banking business and for her family's construction company, where she developed a passion for the industry.

In 1979, Sheryl met the love of her life, Brett, and they were married in 1983. Together they started a family and raised two children, Bailey and Cole. She and Brett spent most of their lives in Stilwell and Bucyrus, dedicating many years to the construction industry. Sheryl was a trailblazer in what was traditionally considered a man's world, demonstrating her determination, appreciation for hard work and dedication to the task at hand.

Known to those who loved her as Sissy, Sis, and CiCi, she will be remembered for her kind and giving heart, unconditional love for family and friends, a contagious smile that would light up a room, occasional stubbornness and MGD 64. Sheryl embodied generosity, had a passion for serving others and the door was always open at the Clanton household. Holding true to her servant spirit, she was an active member of the Catholic Church and its programs, spending many Mondays in the adoration chapel and living through faith. She maintained a lifelong commitment to youth organizations in the agriculture industry, benefiting countless young people through her philanthropic efforts. For several years, she was instrumental in leading volunteer efforts and fundraising for the American Royal Premium Auction, Livestock Committee and Friends of 4-H in Johnson County. As the co-chairman of the American Royal auction and livestock committees, she laid the groundwork for the annual exhibitor social and record-setting sales, including the first steer that sold for more than $100,000.

Sheryl is survived by her husband, Brett; daughter, Bailey Clanton (significant other, Derek Ridder); son Cole (Allyson) Clanton, and one grandson, Crue Clanton. She is also survived by her brother, Daryl (Dawn) McCorkendale, mother-in-law Ramona Clanton, brother-in-law Curt D. (Debbie) Clanton, sister-in-law Vicki (Robert) Brandon, the Walmer and Rosewood crews, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends and family in the cattle and construction industries. Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Norma Jean McCorkendale and father-in-law, Curt A. Clanton.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5-7 p.m., at Penwell-Gabel, Olathe-Chapel, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062, with funeral services to be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. at Curè of Ars Catholic Church – 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS 66026, followed by burial at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Cemetery – 22779 Metcalf Rd., Bucyrus, KS 66013.

A memorial will be established in Sheryl's memory benefiting youth in the livestock industry and contributions are kindly suggested to the family for designation at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Bailey Clanton and sent to PO Box 510, Basehor, KS 66007.


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