Phyllis Joy (Waxenberg) Sherman

Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, artist and

community volunteer. Her family played a multi-generational role in Omaha’s meatpacking industry. She will fondly be remembered for her humor, warmth, generosity, style and beauty, and her ever-present kindness and compassion for all.



She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; daughter, Jeanne Louise; parents, Leo and Zelda Waxenberg; brother, Sheldon Waxenberg and sister, Marsha Feinhandler.



Survived by sons, Michael (Patty) Sherman, Stephen (Gaye) Sherman,Mark (Ellie Batt) Sherman, Daniel (Usha) Sherman; grandchildren, David Sherman, Alison Sherman, Emma (Bryan) Sayler, Augie (Alexa) Sherman, Micah Sherman, Ben Sherman, Sarah (Evan) Halpain, Max Sherman; great grandchildren, Isaac and Noah Sherman, Aaron Sherman, Abraham and Lewis Halpain and two babies due in 2021.



PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT TEMPLE ISRAEL CEMETERY ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020.





John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory

1010 North 72 Street

Omaha, NE. 68114

402-391-1664

www.johnagentleman.com