Sheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson, 62, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1963, in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Daryl Edward Sargent and Dolores Jean Smith Sargent.

Sheryl was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. She loved being a Nanny to her grandson, Sammy. She was a loving wife, and mother. She was a strong supporter of her church, always wanting to help someone. She was Greg’s rock and a champion warrior.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Sargent and his wife Beverly.

Those left to cherish and honor Sheryl’s memories include her husband of 33 years, Greg Nicholson; her daughter, Ashley Rough (David) of Taylorsville; her grandson, Samuel Gregory; her sister, Susan Harmon; her brothers, Thomas Sargent (Katherine), Michael Sargent, Jeffrey Sargent (Rhonda), Douglas Sargent (Esther), and Phillip Sargent (Louellen); and many of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will conduct a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Liberty United Methodist Church. Pastor Denise Kilgo will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Liberty United Methodist Church-God’s Gang, 1300 Liberty Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Sheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson.