Barbara Geraldine Sherman

Barbara Sherman passed away peacefully at home on March 15. Barbara was born at a farmhouse west of Yale, to Leroy and Daisy (Ellington) Sneed. At the age of 19 she met and married, the love of her life, Duane Sherman. They spent 49 eventful years together, 47 of which they built and worked a farm. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother to 2 sons and 1 daughter. She was both a caretaker and provider for her family. She worked 23 years as a bookkeeper doing clerical work and then 19 years at the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. In 2000, Barbara was able to retire and enjoy loving on and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. This allowed her to devote more time to teaching Sunday school and serving the Women's Ministry. Some of her favorite pastimes included reading and sewing. Barbara and several family members attended Yale Assembly of God where she made many dear friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Duane Sherman, her parents Leroy and Daisy Sneed, brother, Paul Brian and sister, Patricia Gazaway. Barbara is survived by her 3 children Gary, LaDonna, and Larry, her 3 brothers, Leslie, Richard, and Mark Sneed, her grandchildren, Christina Rhotenberry, Baylee Sherman, Troy Thompson, CD Thompson, JoAnna Thompson, James Sherman and Christopher Sherman, as well as 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.