Sheila Shane Herman passed away on Saturday morning, October 30th at the age of 90 years old. She was born In New York of October 2nd, 1931 to Shirley and Murray Shane. She grew up in New York where she met her true love, Al Herman, of blessed memory. They were married after only three dates.
Sheila was a true fashionista who had a great eye for fashion, especially shoes. Her career was originally in advertising in New York until she met Al and moved to Greensboro, North Carolina where she lived, worked with Al, and raised a loving family, and had many friends. She was an avid Mahjong player. In her younger years she devoted many volunteer hours to Beth David Synagogue Sisterhood. Sheila moved to Atlanta, GA in 2016, where she made a new life that she loved.
The family is especially grateful for all the wonderful, caring staff at Berman Commons where she was treated with kindness and loving support. A special thank you to Tomika (“T”), and Weinstein Hospice for the incredible care she always received.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Erica Herman of Greensboro, NC and her daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Ronny Miller of Atlanta, GA. Her brother Steve (Nancy) Shane, Eagle, CO and her sister Lenore Laxer, New York, NY. She is also survived by her grandchildren Stuart (Deena) Miller, Amanda (Ryan) Enoch, both of Atlanta, GA and Eliana Herman of Greensboro, NC. Additionally, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at the Greensboro Hebrew Cemetery at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 2nd where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved “Al”.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), Beth David Synagogue or Weinstein Hospice of Atlanta.
