Naomia E. Sherman, 68, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, January 19, 10:30 A.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Madison, Nebraska with Rev. Roy Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus on Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and on Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church.

Naomia was born December 21, 1936 in Potts Grove, PA to Russell and Martha (Hunt) Yocum. She attended high school in Muncy, PA and graduated in 1956. On March 17, 1958, Naomia entered the U.S. Army. She served her country and was honorably discharged on July 28, 1959. Naomia married Bill Sherman on March 28, 1959 in Virgil, NY. They moved to Beatrice, NE in 1970 and then to Columbus in December of 1987.

Naomia was very active in the Optimist Club in both Columbus and Beatrice. She served on many boards and committees including serving as the First Lady for the Nebraska District and as the Distinguished Lieutenant Governor for the Nebraska District of Optimist International. Naomia was also very active in the Christian Women's Club, Calvary Baptist Church, and was an avid bowler.

Naomia is survived by:

Husband - Bill Sherman of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Angella (Glenn) Smith of Kannapolis, NC
Daughter - Karen Sherman of Columbus, NE
Son - Dan (Lisa) Sherman of Omaha, NE
Brother - John (Evelyn) Yocum of Hughesville, PA
Sister - Romona (Glen) Haynes of Hughesville, PA
Sister - Gladys Starr of WIlliamsport, PA
Grandchildren:  Michelle Cobb

                               Danielle Smith

                               William Smith

                               Clyde Sherman

                               Chelsea Sherman

                               Carlye Sherman

Great-Grandchildren: Jackson Cobb

                                         Madison Cobb

Naomia  was preceded in death by:
Parents - Russell & Martha Yocum
Brother - Russ Yocum
Brother - Jim Yocum
Brother - Chuck Yocum

Service Folder  

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall

not want.  He maketh me to lie

down in green pastures; He leadeth

me beside the still waters.  He

restoreth my soul; He leadeth me

in the paths of righteousness for

His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the

valley of the shadow of death, I will

fear no evil; for Thou art with me;

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort

me; Thou preparest a table before

me in the presence of mine enemies;

Thou anointest my head with oil,

my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall

follow me all the days of my life;

and I will dwell in the house of the

Lord forever.

 

Naomia E. Sherman

 

Born

Monday, December 21, 1936

Potts Grove , Pennsylvania

 

Entered Into Rest

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Columbus , Nebraska

 

Service

Wednesday, January 19, 2005     10:30 A.M.

Calvary Baptist Church

Madison , Nebraska

 

Officiating

Rev. Roy Roberts

 

Music

Teresa Wagner

Susan Roberts

Congregational Hymns

“How Great Thou Art”

“Amazing Grace”

“Mansion Over The Hilltop”

“The King Is Coming”

“What A Day That Will Be”

“When The Saints Go Marching In”

Duet

“Neath The Old Olive Tree”

 

Casket Bearers

                                 Ron Schmidt                                       Mark Asmus

                                 Doug Wagner                                      Mike Langan

                                 Mike Sunderman                                Jerry Schultz

 

Interment

Wednesday, January 19, 2005     2:00 P.M.

Roselawn Memorial Cemetery

Columbus , Nebraska

Military Honors

American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard