Sheri Alea Johnson-Pierson

Sheri Alea Johnson-Pierson, 36, of La Grande and formerly of Enterprise, died May 2 at OHSU in Portland from complications of leukemia. A graveside service was held at Grandview Cemetery for immediate family and close friends May 8.

A memorial service followed at First Baptist Church.

Sheri was born May 4, 1973, to Randal and Dorene Johnson in Enterprise. She grew up in Enterprise and La Grande.

Those who knew Sheri say she was an inspiring photographer. She owned Maude Photography.

Her passion was her children, nieces and nephews. She always made time for them even if it was for a quick "hi," and to make them give Aunt Shubby a hug and kiss.

She is survived by her husband, Kirk; children, Micah, 17, Jaelee, 6, Kennedy, 4 and Noah, 3; stepchildren, Jeni, 35, Skyler, 20, and Calen and McKayla, 16; her father and stepmother, Randal and Mary Johnson of Wallowa; mother, Dorene Johnson; stepfather, Mike Daughtry of La Grande; sister, Misty Johnson-Carreiro and her family of La Grande; brother, Tyson Johnson and his family of La Grande; grandmother, Helen Johnson of Wallowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

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