MILLPORT – Nellie Rebecca Baize Sherman, 61, of Millport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Born January 7, 1959, in Henderson. She was a cook at Wendell H. Ford Training Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Baize; and brother, Lucian Wayne Baize.
Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Paul Sherman Sr.; son Paul Sherman, Jr.; daughters Dana Ryan, Jennie Sherman, and Tabitha Amos; nine grandchildren; sisters Miranda Ward and Bell Baize; brother Richard Baize; father Lucian Baize; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Larry Phaup officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in White Plains. Visitation will be Wednesday after 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
