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Mary Sherburne Obituary
Mary Etta Sherburne passed away September 18, 2012 after a brief stay in the hospital in Pasadena, Texas.
Mary was born on March 30, 1923 in Frederick, Oklahoma to John and Lydia Burba. She was the 4th of six children. Her sister Linda Russell lives in Amarillo, Texas.
Mary and Jack Sherburne were married June 9, 1946. The children of the marriage are Judith Mae Barber, Patricia Sharp Groben and Mary Elizabeth Sumerlin. Grandchildren are Robert Justice Dominguez, Randall Scott Franks, Ellen Marie Franks, Jason Kiel Lyngaas, Rachel Marie Sumerlin Vicknair, Farroll Sterling Barber, Adam David Sumerlin, Frank Orval Sharp and Farroll Lynn Barber. Mary was a mom to Scott Groben, Jared Vicknair, Nicole Sharp and Susan Franks as well. Great Grandchildren are Mariah Leigh Abshire, Connor Griffin Franks, Chandler Grayson Franks, Spencer Elliott Lukasik, Tatem Barber and Matthew Barber and Austin Jack (AJ) Vicknair, Kiely Sommer Lyngaas and Ashton Elizabeth Lyngaas. Mary is also grandmother to Jared Vicknair, Cade Vicknair, Zack Chapman, Hunter Chapman and Gavin Chapman.
Mary served in World War II as a United States Marine. She was Honorably Discharged August 22, 1946. SN 770547 at the rank of Sergeant.
Mary worked throughout her life as a wife and mother and also in stenographer, secretary and office manager positions until she was 75 years old.
Mary was very active in the Golfing community and Women's golf associations in the Baton Rouge area for more than 30 years. Mary belonged to Westdale Ladies Golf Association, Denham Springs Country Club, Baton Rouge Women's Interclub Golf Association (she was the 2003 recipient of that organization's Annice Loyd Leet Sportsmanship Award). Mary was a highly respected golfer and a respected office holder in many groups.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Bob, John and Dee, her sister Frances, her husband Jack, a great granddaughter Sommer and her daughter Mary.
We are thankful for the Pallbearers: Jared Vicknair, Sterling Barber, Adam Sumerlin, Jason Lyngaas, Brad Allen, Darrell Berthelot, and the Honorary Pallbearers.
Mary's Service for Celebration of her life is Friday, September 29th at the Deer Park United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please remember St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of great granddaughter Sommer Brook Lyngaas at Mary's request. www.stjude.org
If you wish to say a few words regarding what Mary has meant to you, you will receive an opportunity.
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Mariah Abshire
January 6, 2013
I love you gramma and always will . You were such a loving great grandmother. I love you.
September 29, 2012
rachel vicknair
September 29, 2012
My gramma was more than a grandparent; she gave me strength, a confidant, an advisor without judgment, a best friend. She remembered all my accomplishments and forgot all mistakes. She was someone I told all my secrets and worries to. She would see past temper tantrums and bad moods, and made it clear that they didn't affect how precious I was to her. She was full of sweet smiles and her beautiful voice she shared with many songs she sang to me. She was the person I knew loved me with all her heart, who remembered the child I was and cherished the person I had become. She would rock my babies singing sweet lullabies as she did with me when I was young. I will always strive to be the person I was in my gramma's eyes:)
Lee Gentemann
September 28, 2012
So sorry for your loss Pat. My condolences to your family as well. I hope you are comforted knowing that she is at peace. Prayers and love Lee & Michor
September 25, 2012
The family of Mary Sherburne are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As I see the pictures & video, I can tell she was treasured by many & loved so much by all of you. John 16:22
In deepest sympathy, Carolyn Ebelt Franks (Deer Park, TX)
Jan Hartung
September 25, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady.
Jan & Steve Hartung
September 24, 2012
Your sweet smile lit up a room and many hearts. Miss you already
Katrina Nelson
September 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May your memories give you comfort and God grant you strength and peace.
Sue Bonacorso
September 21, 2012
To other mother's family: I am so sorry I was out of town & missed Mrs. Mary's service. She will always hold a special place in my heart as will the rest of the family. Ms. S: Hug my Mary Elizabeth, Mr. Jack & Sommer for me. I hope there is a golf course in Heaven waiting for you too.
Arlene Burba Holloway
September 21, 2012
I remember the times I got to spend with Mary Etta. She was always smiling and happy. Thank you for sharing the pictures of her family with all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Blevins
September 21, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Etta was a very special lady. I have lots of fond memories of her.
Cynthia Hauck
September 21, 2012
Your memory will live on in those hearts you have touched. We love you Aunt Etta. Cynthia Hauck
Fred Nackley
September 20, 2012
God Bless Ms. Mary
September 20, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rachel Vicknair
September 20, 2012
We love you Gramma and will miss you very much!
Rachel Sumerlin Vicknair
September 20, 2012
Your my girl gramma. I love you.
Bob & Sheila Holyfield
September 20, 2012
We are sorry to hear about Mary's passing. We had so great times at DSCC
Adam Sumerlin
September 19, 2012
Gram's. You were always happy, had a lot, and still, to learn from you.
Lynn Barber
September 19, 2012
I love you Grandmother. You will be missed by many....
judy barber
September 19, 2012
judy barber--i love you momma
Sterling Barber
September 19, 2012
I love you gramma.
Sterling Barber
September 19, 2012
I love you gramma. Rest In Peace.<3
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