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Sheryl Lynn Puanani Rawlins-Lenwai, 65, was born on February 13, 1961, in Kaunakakai, Molokai. She passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on Molokai, while on duty serving her community as a 911 dispatcher.
Sheryl dedicated her life to serving others. In her early years, she held several positions as waitress, hostess and bartender at the Sheraton Molokai Hotel. She also worked as a bus driver for more than 30 years before becoming a 911 dispatcher, where she served the Maui County community for over 20 years. Her commitment to helping others touched countless lives and remains part of her lasting legacy.
Sheryl was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Kaleookalani Lenwai; children, Thadd (Nohealani), Kamuela (Porsha), and Kalena Lenwai; grandchildren, Sydney, Noeau, William-Wyeth, Kaldryn, Kaila, Keoni, and Kamalino; great-grandchildren, Ioane, Makoa, and Ulai; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by sisters, Bonnie Scott, Lorraine (Donald, deceased) Ernestberg, Noe Rawlins (Lansen), and Adeline "Pake" (Perry, deceased) Collipano; and brothers, Wayne, deceased (Jane) Rawlins, Clarence "Halona" (Gay) Kaopuiki, and John (Mary) Rawlins.
She was preceded in passing by her parents, Samuel Leonui Rawlins and Helen Louise White Rawlins.
Sheryl’s life was one of service, family, love, and dedication to her community. She will be deeply missed and remembered by all who loved her, "Always and Forever".
A service will be held in her honor on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kaunakakai, Molokai.
Family Visitation: 8:30 AM Open Visitation: 9:00 AM Service: 11:00 AM