Sherman, Marilyn Burke

Marilyn Burke Sherman, of Southern Pines passed away Thursday, February 10 at home. Marilyn was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated with a degree in Home Economics from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now called Carnegie-Mellon University.) Marilyn and Jack were members of the Country Club of North Carolina and the Pinehurst Country Club where they were avid golfers for many years. They were also members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and actively involved in the building of the current church where Marilyn taught Sunday school. Marilyn loved her family and friends. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading and participating in her book club, and travelled extensively throughout the United States and oversees. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her oldest son, Jeffery John Sherman passed away suddenly in October of 2005. She is survived by two other sons: William T. Sherman of Atlanta, GA, and Christopher T. Sherman of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters: Susan Sherman Krauch of Gardiner, WA, and Anne Winkeljohn of Mason, OH; eight grandchildren, and her brother, John Burke of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, whom she met at Carnegie Tech. They were married for 54 years and together raised five children. Marilyn and Jack moved from Pittsburgh to Pinehurst in 1988, and lived on Lake Pinehurst for 17 years. After Jack died in 2005, Marilyn moved to Belle Meade. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, February 14, at 10 AM at the Chapel at Belle Meade in Southern Pines. A visitation with the family will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to: First Health Hospice 150 Applecross Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374.