Betty Elaine Hanks Sherman, 72, of Silsbee, passed away peacefully May 27, 2013 at her residence. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Farmer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sherman was a native of Shreveport LA and had lived in this area most of her life. She had worked at Alford's Laundry before retiring.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Doug & Lucille Lott Hanks; brother Dwaine Hanks and his wife Linda Gail Hanks, brother Sambo Dean Hanks and step-son Larry "Chopper" Sherman.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Joel R. Sherman of Silsbee; step-sons Steve Stryker of Trufant, MI and Jerry Haight of Greenville; brother Danny Hanks and wife Tina of Spurger; sisters June Rashall and husband Bobby of Silsbee and Sheila Harris and husband Gene of Columbus; four grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.