Obituary of Lola K. Sherman

Sherman, Lola K. (Brown) Age 91 of Horseheads, NY passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at home. She was born January 27, 1931 in Elmira, daughter of the late Hovey and Leona (Kristof) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Marion Robert (Bob) Sherman in 2004; son Robert Daniel Sherman in 2011; sister Emily Brown Wheeler Northrup; brothers-in-law Donald Wheeler & Charles R. Sherman; niece Carol Habegger. Lola is survived by her daughter-in-law Debra Sherman (Danny Knowles); grandchildren Andrea Barber (Dan DeNunzio), Brett Sherman (Dana) and Greg Sherman (Amy Rasmussen); three great grandchildren Jared & Brianna Barber and Ruby Sherman; niece Kathryn Eikenberry (Michael); nephew Bruce Wheeler; niece Deborah Fancher (Tom). Lola graduated with honors from EFA in 1949. She was a secretary, retiring from the Elmira Heights School District in 1996 after 31 years serving for the Board of Education, District Superintendent and as School Tax Collector. A special thank you to her neighbors Sharon Hamilton, Bruce Cady & Larry German for all their help through the years, and her devoted caregivers Jess, Julie, Kia & Tracey, who made it possible for her to remain in her home and to CareFirst for all their help. Family and friends are invited to visit Barber Funeral Home, 413, S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday, October 7th from 11 am to 12 noon. Her funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Private interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, may remember Lola through donations to the Elmira Heights PFO, 2083 College Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903 or CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY 14870