Sherrie Defane Bailey Davie, 71, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Louisville, surrounded by love.
Born on September 7, 1953, in Christian County, Kentucky, Sherrie was the beloved daughter of the late Jimmy D. Bailey and Bessie Green. A woman of deep faith, she was a devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she joyfully sang in the choir and served in the Women’s Ministry.
Sherrie made history as the first Black woman hired by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, where she later retired after a dedicated career. Her zest for life was evident in the simple joys she loved—fishing, picking greens, shopping, and going on cruises.
She was united in holy matrimony to Pastor Bailey Davie, Sr., and together they shared a life filled with faith and family.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Neil Cager, Chester Bailey, and Grafton Bailey; and her beloved grandchild, JaKyrah Davie.
She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children: Elisa (Vincent) Hawkins, LaVonda (George) Robinson, Sherneatra (Lamar) Grimes, and Bailey Eugene Davie, Jr. She is also survived by a large and loving family, including siblings Bertha White, Pamela Martin, Roma Northington, Ramona Cacey, Alphonzo Bailey, LaVola Forrest, Luthesia Brown, John Ray Green, Pauline Lewis, and Helen Combs.
Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: CeNeatra Kellum, Ka’Tera Barnes, Deonia Jones, Illisa Davie, Denevin Robinson, Jasherrica Barkley, Ke’Osha Robinson, Jakwayla Davie, Jameshia Babb-Hastings, Ge’Naisha Robinson, Jeremy Mercer, Alexis Elharras, Arianna Davie, and Legacy Mitchell, along with 23 great-grandchildren.
Sherrie also leaves behind cherished friends Barbara Baker and Theresa Cheatham, and a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones who will miss her dearly.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Virginia Street Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM at the church. She will be laid to rest at Cave Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gamble Funeral Home.
