Mary Henderson (Runions) Sherman, age 94, of Petersburg, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, April 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 11, 1925 in Moorefield, WV, the daughter of the late Howard Runions and Lillian (Smith) Runions. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Orlando Sherman on January 31, 2002.

Mrs. Sherman attended school in Moorefield and was a member of the Baker Chapel United Methodist Church in Moorefield. Mary was a loving mother and homemaker and a special lady to all who knew her. She cleaned homes and local businesses and regularly attended the Grant County Senior Center.

Mrs. Sherman is survived by: 1 daughter, Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Haynes and husband, Mike, of Colfax, LA; 1 son, David Lee Sherman and wife, Vicky, of Petersburg; 1 sister, Polana Devore of Ellerslie, MD; 1 brother, Victor Runions and wife, Lisa, of Sergant Bluff, IA; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sherman is preceded in death by: 4 sons, William Richard Sherman, Donald Wayne Sherman, Howard Sherman and Frederick "Freddie" Allen Sherman; 2 brothers, Wayne Runions and Eugene Runions; 1 sister, Genevieve Reinholt, 2 grandchildren, Daniel Sherman and Gary Sherman and 1 great-grandson, Triston Sherman.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 4-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home with Dr. Gary Ziegler and Pastor Harold George officiating. Interment will be at Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield, WV. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family c/o Kathy Haynes at 14 North Ave., Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.