Ann Lorinda Root Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ann Lorinda Root in Moundridge, Kansas, born in Great Bend, Kansas, who passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Dale Sherwood and Eunice Sherwood (Sharp); her grandmother Ann; her husband Stephen Allen Root of Moundridge; her sons, Benjamin Andrew (Amy Root), Caleb James Root, David Paul Root of Great Bend, KS and Elijah John Root of Fort Scott, KS.; her great grandchildren, Achsah and Eric Reed; her children, Robert Jr. and Ashley Root (Benjamin); her foster children, Lori Slead Davis, Aaron Davis of Emporia, KS, Nyke, Nichole Bowen Gatlin of Mesa, AZ, Fairrah Haberman of Seward, KS, Will, Chelsea Medlock of Raytown, MO, Dallas Marlowe, Amber Huffman of Stafford, KS, Brandi Horne and Casey Jackson of Saint Augustine, FL.; her siblings, Twilla Sherwood of Great Bend, KS and Timothy Sherwood of Great Bend; her sisters-in-law, Debbie Bean of Auburn, NE, Diane Root of Lincoln, NE, Peggy Mangnall (Wayne Lotter), Tish (Mike Sparr) and Susan (Shane Charbonnet); her pets, Snickerdoodle, Monkeyshine and Blaze; and her brothers, Keith and Clayton Sherwood.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at the Central Baptist Church (3301 Lakin Ave, Great Bend, KS 67530).
In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to be made to Central Baptist Church, in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.
