Sherry Lynn Punley, age 59, came her halo and wings on Jul 23, 2020. She was born March 24, 1961 at Lawton Indian Hospital, Lawton, OK to Garen Tahquechi and PJoe Punley. She was adopted by her grandparents, Authur Punley, Sr and Zelda Punley.
Sherry grew up on the farm, working cattle, and loved breaking horses. She graduated from Riverside Indian School, Anadarko, OK in 1981. She married Martin Shotkoski they were blessed with a lovely daughter, Kissi. She worked breaking horses for people, EMT, health field, and farming. She loved early morning Bible study, listening to music, cruising the back roads, being outdoors, traveling, watching scary movies, loved watching Jean Claude Van Dame and Rocky Balboa. She was a member of Rock Springs Church since she was a little girl. She loves the church and people very much. Also, she was a member of the Fire Fighters and Police Associations. She loved helping people that needed help spiritually, food, clothing and shelter. She knew no stranger. Sherry loved all kinds of animals.
She is survived by: Kissi and Jesus Riojas, Gracemont, OK
Mother: PJoe and Alan Wheeler, Sierra Vista, AZ
Grandchildren: KaTrena Martinez, Monica Martinez, Yazzi Riojas and Alex Riojas
Brothers: Garen Tahquechi Jr, Phoeniz, AZ
Sister: Debra Ann Tahquechi, Redding, CA; Sheilajoe Swain, Parker, CO and Nona Williams, Sierra Vista, AZ
Uncles: Kenneth and Estelle Punley, Hawaii; Norman Punley, Apache, OK
Nieces: Maya, Nina and Aleah Swain of Parker, CO; Ashley Tahquechi
Nephews; Lee Charles Beesley; Jack Gordon Saulter; Garin Saulter
Family friend: Lee John Beesley
Loved by numerous family and friends.
Preceded in death: her adopted parents, Authur Punley, Sr and Zelda Punley; Ruby Punley, Aunt; Arthur Punley Jr, Uncle; Nona Bassette, Aunt
Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, July 30,2020
Rock Springs Church, Anadarko, OK
Wake: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Wednesday, July 29,2020
Rock Springs Church, Anadarko, OK
Visitation: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, July 27, 2020
9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2020
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK