Barbara Lynn Sherard (1941-2016)

Barbara Lynn Sherard, 75, Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. She was born June 26, 1941 in Ellsworth, Kan. to Glenn Patterson and Charlotte Patterson. She married Paul R. Sherard June 15, 1969 in Ellsworth. He died April 17, 2007.

Mrs. Sherard attended Fort Hays State University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in education. She was a school teacher for many years. She enjoyed bird watching, golf and spending time at the lake with her family, and was a member of the Queen Esther Chapter #32 Order of the Eastern Star, Lyons, Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Donald, Richard and Warren Patterson.

She is survived by children, Vance Sherard and his wife Sayla, Springfield, Brett Sherard, Manassas, Va. and Shari Sherard in Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral was Oct. 21 at Schweitzer United Methodist Church, Springfield. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601.

Greenlawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.