Elinor Sherman

Elinor Sherman Elinor Sherman, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the age of 69. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18 at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal. The Rev. J. Scott Mayer and The Rev. Mary Glover will officiate. Inurnment will follow at the church's columbarium. Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. November 3, 1938, Elinor was born in Paris, Texas to John David King and Viola (Ellis) King. She graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in Elementary Education. December 20, 1959, Elinor married William Eugene "Gene" Sherman in Fort Worth, Texas. Abilene has been Elinor's home since 1999. She was a member of the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal. Elinor was a member of the Abilene Woman's Club and Los Aficionados. She was an avid bridge player, having played for many years. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and needlework, as well as working crossword puzzles. Elinor loved to cook and even put together a family cookbook with many longtime family recipes and stories. She also enjoyed playing couples golf, travelling, and working on the computer. She especially loved and enjoyed doing things with and for her grandchildren. Elinor's parents, John and Viola King, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Gene Sherman, of Abilene; two sons, David Sherman and his wife Debbie, of Abilene, Casey Sherman and his wife Kathy, also of Abilene; one daughter, Tiffany Sherman, of Lewisville; six grandchildren Meredith and Monica Sherman, Jason and Kayla Upton, Kayla and Kora Sherman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.