Lorene Sherman

Mrs. Evelyn Lorene Hannabass Sherman passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025.

A resident of Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC, she was 87 years old.

Lorene was born on February 15, 1938, in the District of Columbia, to James and

Evelyn (Swain) Hannabass. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Thomas

Sherman of King George, VA, and sister Gladys Hannabass. Mrs. Sherman is survived

by her three sons - Charles Michael Sherman (Christine), Steven Douglas Sherman

(Nicolette), and Matthew Thomas Sherman (Rosemary); grandchildren Laura Sanchez

(Daniel), Jessica Dutta (Manas), Colin Sherman, Justin Sherman, and Lauren Sherman;

great-grandchildren Charles Sanchez, Liliana Sanchez, Gia Dutta and Dhruv Dutta, her

sister Mrs. Jeanine Gregory and several nieces and nephews.

Lorene grew up near Washington DC, where she met Tom at a church retreat. They

were married, and after his service in the Air Force, Tom and Lorene moved their family to

Westfield, NJ, where they resided for 25 years, becoming active in the First Baptist

Church of Westfield. It was through the church family that Lorene and Tom

developed a lasting, close friendship with Reverend William and Bobbie Frederickson

and with their daughters Autumn and Brittany; becoming the girls’ favorite, beloved aunt

and uncle.

As a Speech Pathologist, Lorene worked with children at The Children’s Specialized

Hospital in Westfield and privately in King George, VA. She earned her BA from the

University of Maryland (1960), MA from Kean College (1978), and multiple certifications

including Speech Pathology (1989).  After retirement, she became a Reiki Master and

Healing Touch Practitioner in Barnegat, NJ, as well as volunteering at the local library and

as a home hospice care visitor to many seniors within the community. She continued to share

her Healing Touch skills with the residents at Tryon Estates in Columbus, NC.

Lorene was a strong, vibrant, independent woman devoted to her family, friends, and

colleagues. She lived with all-embracing values and an inclusive faith. Lorene will be

deeply missed but remembered always with love and rejoicing.

The Sherman family extends their appreciation and thanks to Mrs. Jackie Wheeler of

Tryon Estates, a lifelong friend, who provided comfort during Lorene’s final hours; a

friendship which began in grammar school encompassing a lifetime of adventures and

precious memories.  The family also wishes to acknowledge and thank Tryon Estates

staff members for their dedicated support and nurturing care of Lorene throughout her

years of residence.

Lorene’s internment arrangements and memorials will be announced at a later date.

“Mom, God heard you jingling your keys! Rest in everlasting peace.”

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