Marilyn Lucille Sherman

Marilyn Lucille Sherman, age 87, formerly of Adrian, MI, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven by her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her loved ones on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Marilyn was born on March 2, 1937, in Charlotte, Michigan, daughter and youngest child of Henry and Edith (Osborn) Post. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School with the Class of 1955. She went on to Spring Arbor Junior College before completing her teaching degree at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois in 1959. Along with her focus in education, Marilyn loved playing the flute, piano, and while in Greenville, learned how to play the pipe organ. In 1964, she earned her master’s in education from Michigan State University. Marilyn’s passion for education led her to teach in Clawson and Lake Orion, Michigan. She took several missions trips to the Philippines and the Dominican Republic where she ministered to students through Free Methodist VISA ministries. She also used her musical talent by accompanying M.S.S.A Children’s Choirs in different venues including Cobo Hall. On August 7, 1971, Marilyn married Rev. Warren J. Sherman of Adrian, Michigan. She instantly became part of his family with his married children Warren (Leanna), Judith (Robert), and his youngest daughter, Joan. Several years later, they were blessed by two more children, Beth and Carol. They resided in Watervliet, Michigan while she taught in Bangor Public Schools. Over the years, Warren’s job as a minister in the Free Methodist church allowed them to live and lead churches in Watervliet, Coldwater, South Redford, Deerfield, and finally settled in Adrian, Michigan. While in Adrian, Marilyn continued to teach in daycare and preschool settings in both Adrian and Tecumseh. Marilyn will be missed greatly by her children, Beth (Brian) Pratt of Winder, GA, Carol (Steven) Hanks of Gilberts, IL, Warren J. Sherman, Danville, IN, Judith Ann DeLoria of Adrian, MI, and Joan (Ray) Young of Hanover, Park, IL; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; She is survived by her brother, Donald (Genny) Post of Charlotte, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren and brother, Bert Post. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services will begin on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at 1Mosaic Church, 1002 W. Maple Ave. Adrian, with a visitation being held one hour prior to her funeral service in the church. The burial will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. In celebration of Marilyn’s eternal life, black colored clothing is not expected. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Southern Michigan Conference- Attention Missions, Spring Arbor, MI. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Marilyn Lucille Sherman

March 2, 1937 - September 22, 2024