Born in Dallas, TX, January 27, 1922, Juanita V. “Nita” Sherman died May 17, 2007 at her home in Hollywood, MD. Nita moved to Maryland in 2002 from her home of 52 years in Van Nuys, CA. Her devoted and loving husband of 53 years, Robert C. Sherman, and son-in-law, Reuben C. Mack, Jr. preceded her in death. Nita is survived by her daughter Darlene Y. Mack, of Hollywood, MD and singer/actor son, Robert C. “Bobby” Sherman, Jr., of Encino, CA. (In the late 60s and early 70s, Bobby starred in the television series, “Here Come the Brides.”) She also leaves behind brothers-in-law, Herb and Bill Sherman of Oroville, CA and a very devoted “adopted” daughter, Mary Ellen Shunk, as well as her faithful feline companion, “Pixie.” Nita is also survived by six grandchildren; Debra Mack Huffman of Leonardtown, MD, Michael W. Mack of Lusby, MD, Mary-Ann Bruton and her husband, David, of Great Mills, MD, Robert C. Mack of Leonardtown, MD, Christopher N. Sherman of Los Angeles, CA and Tyler C. Sherman and his wife Amy of Post Falls, ID as well as 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:00 PM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD officiated by Rev. Raymond F. Schmidt. The family will be greeting friends at a reception immediately following the service at Monsignor Harris Hall. Contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 3550 North Central Avenue, Ste.300, Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127 and/or St. John’s Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, P.O. Box 69, Hollywood, MD 20636.
