Betty Jean Mayberry Sherwood

June 15, 1936 – August 11, 2024

Betty Jean Mayberry Sherwood went to be with her Lord August 11, 2024, at age 88. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Betty was born June 15, 1936, in Beauregard, Alabama, to George and Erma Mayberry. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Kenneth W. Sherwood; her sisters, Barbara Ann Martin and Mavis Stevenson; and her eldest son, Steve Sherwood.

Betty is survived by her children: Sandra (Tommy) Lowery, Kenny (Diana) Sherwood, Randy (Diana) Sherwood, Jennifer (Tim) Hughes, Daughter-in-Law, Dawn Sherwood. She is survived by 13 grandchildren: Jim (Heather) Lowery, Scott (Tamiko) Lowery, Nick (Madison) Sherwood, Beth (Will) Sosebee, Jeremy Sherwood, Dixie (Bart) Stamper, Dustin Blair, Amy (Earl) Anderson, Nathan Hughes, Alison (Marc) Woodall, Ashley (Jay) Vales, Tyler (Ashley) Sherwood, Hunter (Kristen) Sherwood, and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Margaret Huguley, Ruby Cunningham, Janice Rumsey, Ben (Lelia) Mayberry, Jerry (Marcia) Mayberry and Sister-In-Law, Rose (Leon) Johnson, and Brother-In-Law, John (Melanie) Sherwood.

Betty grew up and attended school in Beauregard and was a life member of Providence Baptist Church.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, storytelling, and shopping. She loved family trips to Panama City Beach and Branson. Her hobbies included collecting and reading cookbooks, working in her flower beds, and gardening. She was renowned for her strawberry cake and chicken and dressing. Her heart was her family, and until the last day of her life she was planning, "Sunday Dinner."

A visitation will be held at Providence Baptist Church East Campus on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m. A service will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating. A burial will follow at Providence Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church.

The family is grateful for the caring staff at Compassus Hospice, and Comfort Keepers caregivers, Mary McNatt and Gayle Gomez.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.