In loving memory of

Mary Lou Sherman
April 1, 1935 - January 4, 2015

Mary Lou Sherman
Fairview Mary Lou Sherman, 79, of Fairview died at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Farmington Country Manor.
She was born April 1, 1935 in Fairview, to Julius and Dorothy (Holloway) DuFour. She married Lawrence E. Sherman on April 1, 1953. He preceded her in death April 21, 1990.
She is survived by one sister, Betty Louise DuFour; one half-sister, Vera Graves of Michigan; and close friends, Rob and Missy Bauman of Fairview.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Shirley Marie Sherman; and one brother, James Lee DuFour.
Mary Lou was a custodian for the Spoon River Valley School District, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a member of the Fairview American Legion Auxiliary, Fairview Womens Club, Farmington Rebekah Lodge, and Coal Creek Bible Church.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Fairview Township Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Fairview American Legion Auxiliary.
Please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.

Tributes

Betty Keithley wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Sherman"

Jennifer williamson wasson wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Sherman"

Denis Shenaut wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Kristy Harris wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Mary Anne (Mitchell) Romans wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Darren Shrum wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Karen Sage wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Laura wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Wally and Lisa Newcomb wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Ashley Wadley wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Sherman"

Annette Luttrell wrote on Jan 7, 2015:

"I don't know what to say, only that I wish I had visited her more since I left FCM. She was my best buddy, second Mom, and right hand helper at FCM. I truly loved her. She knew a lot of my family from London Mills and Fairview and she shared some stories with me that brightened my days. She made me feel loved, like she did for so many others. She reminded me to read my daily scripture and ground myself when times were tough. She taught me that having a tender heart is never a weakness. Much love - and say hey to Jesus for me."

Kristy Harris wrote on Jan 5, 2015:

"Mary Lou was a fun person at Valley. She was pleasant to us all. Rest in peace."

Pat Welker wrote on Jan 5, 2015:

"Met Mary Lou at FCM. She was a strong person and cared about many of the residents. I enjoyed vising with her. Pat Welker"

Rick anad Marsha Dierdorff wrote on Jan 5, 2015:

"Mary Lou and all her family were always good to our family. May you have a joyous reunion with your family. Tell everyone hello for us. Rest in peace..."

Jennifer williamson wasson wrote on Jan 4, 2015:

"Blessed human being....i know she loved all the valley kids and we loved her"

Jennifer williamson wasson wrote on Jan 4, 2015:

"Mary Lou was one of a kind....a diamond in the rough. So many memories of her and she will always be a valley viking.....a blessed human bring. Rip mary Lou till we meet again."