CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Sherry Merrick opened up G & Shirley's Health and Food Store in North Avondale back in 1977. She was known as a visionary, businesswoman and a champion for her community at a time when access to healthy, holistic living was far from equal. Sherry Merrick opened up G & Shirley's Health and Food Store in North Avondale back in 1977. She was known as a visionary, businesswoman and a champion for her community at a time when access to healthy, holistic living was far from equal.