Young mother of 5 dies weeks after childbirth; Detroit family struggles to support children

HARPER WOODS, Mich. – A local family is grappling with heartbreak and financial hardship following the sudden passing of Alexus Sherrill, a young mother of five, just weeks after giving birth.

Alexus Sherrill died on Saturday, three days after returning home from the hospital where she was treated for complications related to childbirth. Her mother, Donna Sherrill, recalls the loving spirit Alexus carried.

“Alexus was very vibrant, happy, go-lucky. A very good nurturing, patient mother,” said Donna…

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