Jacquelyn Annette Sherman aka “Jackie”, age 54, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025. Jackie was born on May 21, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jackie was the beloved only child of Feddie Sherman and Patricia Hamilton. Jackie has two younger siblings, Marissa McDade and Jabari Sherman.

Jackie attended and graduated from Warrensville Heights High school. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended church with her family. She became a faithful member of Hope Alliance Bible Church in Maple Heights under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Ronald J. Morrison. Jackie was on the finance committee, she transported members using the church bus to pick up those who needed transportation, she helped in the after-school program with children, she was an usher, praise dancer, served on the committee and served the Lord in every way she could.

Jackie’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving and devoted mother to Santazia Bryant, DaVonte (Shauntea) Bryant, and Saniya Sherman-Koonce. She poured her heart into raising her children with strength, grace, and unwavering love. She was proud of them and their accomplishments. Her legacy continues through her three beloved granddaughters: Aryonna, Brooklyn, and Selena, who brought endless joy to her life.

For over30 years, Jackie worked with dedication and pride at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Her warm personality, tireless work ethic, and commitment to serving the public earned her the respect and admiration of both her colleagues and the community.

Jackie loved to travel, shop, line dance, go for walks, eat, listen to gospel and loved spending time with family and friends. Don’t let her favorite song come on “Tootsie roll.” Jackie would stop, drop and do her dance no matter where she was or who was watching.

Those who knew Jackie will remember her kind heart, strong spirit, and ability to brighten any room with her presence. She was a loving daughter, a devoted mother, a reliable friend, and a source of strength to many. Jackie leaves behind a legacy of love, perseverance, and quiet grace that will continue to live on through her children and all those whose lives she touched.

She leaves to cherish her memory; Mother Patricia Sherman, Father Feddie Sherman, Three children Santazia, DaVonte (Shauntea) and Saniya, siblings Marissa McDade and Jabari Sherman. Three grandchildren Aryonna, Brooklyn and Selena. A host of Aunts; Uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins and extended family and many friends.

Lovingly Submitted,

The Family