Sherri Leigh (Nelson) Johnson finished her battle with cancer and entered fully into the presence of the Lord on May 29, 2025. Born Jan. 22, 1969, to the late Cedric and Lois Nelson of Carson City, Nev. 

Sherri grew up in Carson City and loved telling stories about playing with all of her friends who either lived “down the street” or “around the corner.” She attended Carson High, where she competed on the high school rodeo team and took pictures for the yearbook. This cemented a lifelong love for photography and the rodeo and ranching world.  

Sherri met Warren Johnson at the Jordan Valley Big Loop in 1990, and they were married in Washoe Valley, Nev., on July 17, 1993. They raised their three children to know and love the Lord on cattle ranches in Nevada, Northern California, and Eastern Oregon. No matter where they moved, she always reminded people that she was from Nevada. Together, they lived a love story full of adventure and well-made memories. 

Sherri enjoyed road trips with her family, watching her children compete in 4-H, sports, and rodeo, playing softball, dancing, loud music, canning, gardening, sewing, weaving, paper crafting, raising animals, and of course, photography. She was very patriotic and decorated her house like it was the 4th of July all year long. She was immensely proud of her children and their accomplishments. Her husband and family were second only to her Lord and Savior.  

Known as “Mama Johnson” to all of her children’s friends, Sherri’s home was always open. She was always ready to feed people, share advice, or have someone stay the night. She loved deeply and generously.  

Sherri is survived by her husband, Warren, of nearly 32 years; children, Randi Johnson, Warren Clayton (Mercy) Johnson, and William (Lindsay) Johnson; her siblings, Steve, Stacey, and Shauna; and many nieces and nephews. She leaves an enduring legacy of faith.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the cemetery in Burns. There will be a potluck to follow at the family home. Bring a story and a lawn chair!