Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Virginia "Jenny" Sherfield


Virginia Lee “Jenny” Sherfield, 74, of Panama, OK gained her wings Monday, April 8, 2019 in her home.  Jenny was born March 5, 1945 in Panama, OK  to Harve & Norva Lee (Kirkpatrick) Dotson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Sherfield; sons, Michael and Eddie Sherfield and friend, J.R. Hesslen; brothers, Sonny, Eugene & Jerry Dotson.

          Survivors include her children, Allen Laymon, Wayne and Missy Laymon , Leon Laymon and Angela, Gina Lorenson, Renee and Jim Rogers, Andy and Susan Sherfield, Gary Truelove, & Julie and Keith Savage: She loved and cherished  30 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  Her surviving siblings include  Patricia Phillips, Lucille McCage, Frances Wise and brother Joe Dotson: as well as other relatives, loved ones and friends. 

          She was a housewife that enjoyed caring for her children.  She taught preschool at Panama once her own youngsters were all in school and shared her smile and love with a magnitude of children.  Ms. Jenny never met a stranger and welcomed everyone just as they were.

          Services will be 2 pm, Friday, April 12, 2019 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev.Wincell Akin officiating.  The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday  from 6-8 pm to visit with family and friends.

3 comments:

  1. Favorite aunt Jana story....the one where she chased her husband down the road with a shotgun for busting the window in her brand new used car😅....didn't nobody mess with Aunt Jana

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  2. So sorry to hear this. I won't be able to attend due to work. Prayers. Vickie (Kathleen Sweeten Vinsant Daffron) Daffron Phelan

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  3. We were sadden to hear the passing of our good friend Jenny. May fond memories bring you peace and the support of loved ones soothe your pain in the days ahead. Gary and Mary

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