- Date Of Birth: July 7, 1994
- Date Of Death: October 22, 2022
- State: North Carolina
Cara Ashley Sherrill, 28, of Charlotte, passed away on October 22nd at Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness. Cara was born July 7, 1994 to Philip and Jodi Sherrill. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Gary and Terry Millsaps, and Coite and Maryann Sherrill all of Statesville. In addition she is survived by her great-grandfather, Harold Davidson.
She is further survived by uncles, Derek Millsaps (Carol), Kevin Sherrill (Tonya) and Doug Sherrill (Wendy). Cara was preceded in death by her uncle Brad Sherrill. She is survived by numerous first cousins; namely, Gracyn, Peyten, Nicholas, Harrison, Noah, Thomas, Kaylee, Lenanna, Matt, Josh, Mallory, Ansleigh and Lexi Rae. In addition, her best friend, Chelsea Fogarty, survives Cara. Her life was made richer by her furry felines, Ripley and Sabrina, who she spoiled endlessly.
Cara graduated from West Iredell High School in 2012, and from UNC-Charlotte in 2018 with a B.A. in Music Education. She was employed by Corvian Community High School in Charlotte as Director of Performing Arts. Cara was well loved by the staff and her students and she in turn loved them.
Cara was very gifted musically and could play most any instrument. She loved to teach music and made those she taught love it too. She loved to harmonize with her Dad and was quick to correct him if she thought he was off key.