Sherry Marlar
July 14, 1935 ~ September 9, 2020
Services for Sherry Marlar, 85, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Sherry Anne "Sherry Anna" Black Lowery Marlar, 85 years young, was born in Cass County Texas, July 14, 1935, to David Greer Black and Olyn "Pat" Hall Black of Hughes Springs, Texas. Just one week prior, she was preceded in death by her husband James D. Marlar, her true love and soul mate since October 13, 1976, and now together again forever. Their life together was a true love story; they were always together, sharing "I love you's," his devastation when Sherry went to Russia for 6 weeks was unbelievable, her endless love, devotion, and support while at James' side through cancer and surviving it together. They both encountered the West Nile virus and lost the battle. She joined James and the Lord at 9:45 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
Preceding her this year in January was her older sister Patsy Jonell Black Lewellyn, and her son, David Lee Lowery Sr. in November 2011.
Sherry is survived by a daughter Lisa Lee Gonzales and husband George; by her grandson David Lee Lowery Jr. and her many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins who genuinely loved and treasured her greatly. They always knew Sherry had their back, and she let them know when they needed to chat; she'd do the ole spit on the knuckles and say, "We'll chat about that later."
Sherry loved bacon, you-name-it anything crunchy, everything strawberry, the heart of the watermelon (she'd always say "mine, mine, mine"), a good bowl of pinto beans, fried potatoes, and cornbread; and to top that, she was a nut over pecans, could not resist them. When joking around with Sherry, she was known to say, "Of course, first liar doesn't stand a chance."
She had her own signature style with bling (that would glisten and shimmer), color, nostalgia, elegance, plush, and high-class. She wore it exquisitely well as no other could.
One of her favorite pastimes was to eat where there was a fair volume of patronage and just people watch; the most joy came from watching the babies and toddlers. The wait service would come along and ask is there anything else? Sherry would say, "Could I have some more "half-n-half ice tea, or could I get a to-go cup, please?" She also enjoyed road trips, a drive through the countryside or cityscapes, and all the while admiring and pointing out cloud formations and scenery.
She enjoyed writing, editing, and teaching. She co-authored and was the editor of Anger Control Parenting (2006). She taught Real Estate and Writing at the Community Center, Granbury, Texas.
She graduated from Irving High School in 1953 and continued those high school relationships by planning reunions over the years. She truly was a self-made woman excelling at every job she ever had.
At times she worked two jobs to make ends meet to care for the family. She managed to squeeze in an Associate's degree, some college, met James, fell in love, while all the time caring for her family. She was loyal to her family and close friends, devoted to her husband and a faithful Christian.
A zeal for life, she was always interested to know about you, your life, and what's going on. Then she would, with a huge heartfelt smile that only she could do, say, "Alright!"
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At every reunion, Sherry had a hug for everyone. She brought photos of past reunions and would go over everyone in the pictures. I learned who a lot of my relatives were from her.
I first met Sherry at a Northrop luncheon at Maggie’s Irish pub.. I noticed with delight her bright smile and cheerful demeanor.. she was with James and I noticed how loving they we’re together.. I was also impressed with her quips and wisdom in all matters .. later as our families spend time together we shared interests in poetry and books.. we swapped poems and stories over the many hours we spent together in Southern California and later in Texas..when Keith and I visited she was so gracious and fun and a good sport always joining in with us boys most of the time.. She was a very good editor as she edited my wife’s books all the way through publication with great attention to details.. I will miss her playful spirit and loving heart.. RIP my dear friend .. Kenny Lamphear
I will miss Sherry. We have been next door neighbors since they moved to Granbury. I don't know that I've met anyone with more wit, and clever phrases. Her and James have been blessings to our family. She has loved our kids and now our grandkids. My kids used to make brownies and take to them on occasion. And my grandkids would dart out the door and race to see them if they saw them heading out of their driveway that borders the edge of our property. Life will not be the same without our loving, caring next door neighbors that we loved like family….they will be greatly missed.
Kenny Dodd
I am the granddaughter of Lena Black Wilson. It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to visit with Sherry at family reunions. She was such a wonderfully fun person and so genuine in her care for others.
Kathy, you are in my prayers. I know how deeply you cared for for the two of them. They are together again free of pain🙏?? Love you.
I had only met Sherry a couple of times when her and James lived in Huntington Beach and I really got to get to know her better after they moved to Granbury.
I remember in the earlier years during our visits she would come outside and help me in the garden… planting tomatoes or picking fruit from their collection of fruit trees. Sherry liked potted plants and we would go to the Home Depot and she would pick out all the plants and then help us pot them. She really enjoyed bottle feeding and caring for their Billy’s.
In the later years Sherry still enjoyed going out to eat, visiting relatives, and join us out in the back porch… often still engaging in ‘spirited’ conversation. I’ll miss racing Kenny Dodd’s dogs up the driveway in the car with Sherry in the back seat yelling ‘slow it down’!!!
RIP, Sherry… I’m already missing our almost daily communication with both you and James, but then it warms my heart to know that you are together!
Having only met Sherry once but knowing her through James, I know she was a wonderful lady. I know the two of them are together, healthy and happy, with our Lord. Praying for the family who loved them both so much.
Since it is coming up on Bastille Day, a day i always celebrated for Sherry, my thoughts go to her and to James. I had not read the obituary before, but would sincerely like to thank whomever wrote it because i can just hear Sherry's voice ringing through. Wonderful memories.