Born Oct. 18, 1932, in Brownwood, daughter of the late Fred and Violet Black Phelps, she was a receptionist for Morgan Funeral Home for three years. A graduate of Advance High School, she was also a member of the Advance First Baptist Church.
On Sept. 30, 1950, at Pocha, Ark., she married Bill Sherman who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1992.
Survivors include: two sons, the Rev. Brad Sherman of Iowa City, Iowa, and Matt Sherman of Advance; one daughter, Cindy Corse of Independence; three sisters, Pauline Schwarz of Naples, Fla., Minnie Meeker of Nixa and Patsy Puchbauer of Cape Girardeau; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Doyle Phelps; and one sister, Dorothy Lucas.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Home, where services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Brad Sherman will officiate.
Burial will follow in Morgan Memorial Park at Advance.
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