Mona Sherwood

Mona H. Sherwood VIRGINIA BEACH - Mona Hughes Sherwood passed away Oct. 15, 2010 in Virginia Beach, after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 16, 1923 in Roaring Springs, Texas and graduated from Roaring Springs High School and the University of Texas, where she was a proud member of Phi Mu Sorority. She married her sweetheart Charles Sherwood in 1947 and was with him throughout his career in the U.S. Navy. She loved life and was active in the Retired Officers Wives Association where she avidly played bridge. She also loved walking and swimming, and was well known throughout her Lakes Shores neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her husband, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Charles Sherwood in 1980. She is survived by her son, John Frederick Sherwood and his wife Karen; her sister, Ann Innes; niece, Diana Young and her husband Roger; and extended family, Betsy and Roger Gekiere, Susan Farmer, Kim Tyer, Jeffrey Young, Chris and Kristina Young, and many friends. Visitation will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, 1457 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.