Marilyn Lee Sherman

Marilyn Lee Sherman, 68, died peacefully at Taylor House on December 5, 2020 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Marilyn was born May 21, 1952 in Omaha, NE, moved to Sioux City, IA in 1966 and then to Des Moines, IA in 1972. She was the only daughter of Elaine (Devine) and Stanley Sherman. After graduating from high school, Marilyn worked as a Payroll Supervisor for Younkers for 20 years before beginning a career with Pioneer Hi-Bred and retiring from the Marketing Department as an Administrative Assistant. Marilyn was kind, compassionate and truly cherished any opportunity to help others. In her free time, she had a loving devotion to volunteering and was named "Outstanding Volunteer" in 2009 by Wesley Acres. Marilyn was a proud member of Unity Church, was an avid journal writer, and had an incredible love for her felines.

She will be greatly missed by her brothers, Alan and Marc (Ruth) Sherman; her nephew, Stephen Sherman; her nieces, Stephanie (Rob) Strayhorn and Sarah Sherman; her great-nephew, Everett; her great-niece, Eliana; and her beloved cats, Sweetie and Cali. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and kitty cats, Oreo, Mittens and Cinder.

Private services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and will be livestreamed. The link can be found at https://zoom.us/j/97640521163

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Church, 414 31st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.

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