Sheryl Ann "Termite" Hunt, 77, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her home.

Born June 17, 1944, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Elvis Eugene "Slim" and Ruth Eleanor (Hoop) Renner.  She was raised in and around Oxford, Udall, and Moline, KS, where her father farmed and ranched.  Sheryl attended school through 3rd grade in Oxford before her family moved to a farm in Moline in 1953.  Sheryl attended school there, graduating from Moline in 1962.

Following high school, Sheryl attended Kansas State University from 1962 to 1964.  She later moved to Winfield where she worked in the dietary departments at both the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center and William Newton Hospital.  Sheryl was united in marriage to Gary Chester Hunt on February 26, 1990, in Winfield where the couple made their home.  She eventually started working at Binney & Smith Crayola Company where she remained for over 31 years, receiving several awards for her outstanding attendance.  Sheryl would take vacation from work only to help out at the farm during harvest time.  She later went to work for Galaxy Tool in the maintenance and shipping and receiving departments for over eight years, retiring on June 30, 2006.  Gary preceded Sheryl in death on May 15, 2018.

Sheryl enjoyed dogs, horses, being outdoors and taking walks.  She was a member of the Moline Shining Star 4-H Club, the Binney & Smith 25-Year Club, and involved with the Elk County Junior Leaders and Elk County 4-H Council.

Her family includes her step-son Michael Hunt and wife, Jackie of Arkansas City; her three step-grandchildren, Candace Hendricks and husband, Chris of Arkansas City; Chet Hunt and wife, Amy of Chanute; Kasha Hunt of Tonkawa, OK; and her five step great-grandchildren, Jaren Hendricks; Bailey Hendricks; Hunter Hendricks; Greyson Hunt; and Rowen Hunt.

Sheryl was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

The family will have a visitation time and greet friends on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.  Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas under the direction of Miles Funeral Service in Winfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the William Newton Healthcare Foundation.  Contributions may be made through the funeral home.