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Sharlene Nicole Hernandez

Sharlene Nicole Hernandez passed away January 18, 2023, at the age of 39 after fighting a hard and long battle with her health and surround by her family.

Sharlene is survived by her mother, Mary Manwell and Dave Williams of Briggs; her father, Charles Cook Sr of Brady; sister, Glenda Houston of Belton; sister, Tina Flournoy and husband Ryan Flournoy of Liberty Hill; brother, Charlie Cook; nephews: Trevor Grumbles and Riley Flournoy of Liberty Hill, Korbin Cook of Brady; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Sharlene is preceded in death by her sister, Crystal (Crissy) Cook; stepdad, Randall Manwell; her memaw, Sara Cox; her grandpa, Howard Cox; grandma, Wanda Cook; grandpa, Hobbie Cook; aunt, Jeannie Hyden; uncle, Buddy Cox; and uncle, Jessie Cox.