Cherie Lynn Sherman, 57, OF Groves died Monday, May 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born on December 6, 1957, in Port Arthur, to Wanda Nell Huff and James Pat Viator.  

Cherie worked for Port Neches-Groves Independent School District as a school bus driver for twenty-six years. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Cherie loved spending time with her family and her world revolved around them.

Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-nine years, Mike Sherman of Groves; daughters, Jenny Smith and her husband, Edwin, of Baton Rouge and Wendy Sherman and her fiancé, Ben Beasley, of Orange; grandchildren, Reagan, Anna Grace, Makayla, Edwin Jr., and Jacob; mother, Wanda Viator; brothers, Derrick Viator and his wife, Becky, of Port Neches and Perry Viator and his wife, Anette, of Lumberton; sister, Kimmie Stanley and her husband, Ken, of Liberty; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be especially missed by her four legged companions, Gizmo and Betty Marie.

Cherie is preceded in death by her father, Pat Viator; and brother, Cavin Viator.

A gathering of Mrs. Sherman’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Broussard’s, Nederland. A private family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.