Sherry Kay Estelle Kinion

Sherry Kay Estelle Gore (Kinion)

age 70, of Branson, Missouri, passed away January 29, 2026. She was born July 23, 1955, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Aubrey and Lois Kinion. Her parents have preceded her in death.

Sherry grew up in Northwest Arkansas and was a graduate of Prairie Grove High School. A beautiful lady inside and out. Sherry dedicated her life to serving and caring for others. After high school, she earned her degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas Nursing Program. Nursing was her passion, and she was beloved by her patients, especially those she cared for in the Branson, Missouri, area where she worked for the Skaggs Healthcare System for 27 years.

Outside of her work as a registered nurse, Sherry devoted many years to the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls program and to her church, New Life Temple. She held her faith close to her heart and found great comfort in the church and friends who made her life full. Sherry also enjoyed many trail rides exploring the countryside on her beloved horse, Prince. Most of all, she loved her family and raising them in the Branson area, where she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sherry is survived by her son, Brad Gore and wife Samantha Henderson of Walnut Shade, Missouri; a daughter, Kendra Gore of Van Buren, Missouri two brothers: Aubrey Kinion Jr. and wife Debbie of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Mark Kinion of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held Thursday March 19th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.