Janelle Hazel

Sherrer

Janelle Hazel Sherrer

Janelle Hazel Sherrer, 88, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Alexander City on March 28, 1938, to the late James Cecil Hazel and Vernice Cooly Hazel. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Sherrer, her brothers, Eugene Hazel, Charles Hazel and Horace Hazel.

Janelle grew up in Lanett and graduated from Lanett High School. This is where she met the love of her life for 57 years, Bobby Sherrer. Once married, they moved to Dallas, TX, where they started their family. She attended Draughon's Business College and went on to work for Texas Instruments as a Professional Secretary. They returned to Alabama in 1968 where they lived the rest of their lives.

She retired from Opelika Foundry but had worked in several businesses as a secretary including; Uniroyal, Ampex and Diversified Products.

Janelle loved Jesus and she loved people. She taught Sunday School at several churches and she loved sharing Jesus with others and did so often. She was a giver and would help others with whatever they needed. She was a blessing to so many but especially her family.

Janelle is survived by her children: Robert (Briana) Sherrer, Steven Sherrer, Joni DeLoach, Scotty (Susan) Sherrer. Grandchildren: Holli (Darryle) Sanders, Heather (Derrick) Manning, Chris (Stacy) DeLoach, Brandon (Kristin) DeLoach, Jeremy Sherrer, Zach Sherrer and 15 great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Joe Wayne Hazel and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from Gentiva Hospice. They took wonderful care of our mother.

Visitation and Celebration of Life

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 10:00-12:00 with the Celebration of Life beginning at 12:00.

The service will be held at:

Providence Baptist Church2807 Lee Road 166Opelika, AL 36804

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the following:

Providence Baptist Churchwww.providencealive.com

Gentiva Hospice