Josie I Sherman

Josie I. Sherman passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at St. Mary's of Michigan Medical Center. Age 87 years. She was born September 16, 1924 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to John and Bertha Newell.
She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and it's gospel choir. She retired from Holiday Inn in the early 1970's as a cook. She enjoyed being the Cub Scout Den Mother to many youths. All who came in contact with her loved her and knew her as Mom or Big Moma.
She leave to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 62 years, Willie W. Sherman, Saginaw, Michigan; three daughters, two sons, Clarence Whiting, Lois (Michael) Balls, Josie M. Sherman, all of Saginaw, Michigan, Willie M. Washington, Covington, Georgia, Billie R. Sherman (Marjorie Williams), Lansing, Michigan; step-son, Walter David Leake, Flint, Michigan; 24 grandchildren, including a special grandson, Terrance L. Sherman Sr. , Saginaw, Michigan; 45 great- grandchildren; 46 great-great grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Beatrice (James) Chapman, Bernice ( William) Dix both of Saginaw, Michigan, Grace Sherman, Lithonia, Georgia, Dorothy Hills, Natchez, Mississippi; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including numerous special friends.
She was preceded in death by her children, Bernice Singleton, Charles Sherman, parents, John and Bertha Newell, 12 siblings; one grandson, DaMario K. Sherman.
The family would like to express special thanks to Clark Singleton, Irene Taylor, 6th floor ICU Staff at St.Mary's of Michigan Medical Center.