Janice Ormond Sherman

Jan was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Oliver and Maybeth Mitchell Ormond on April 22, 1954. During her early childhood, Jan lived in Venezuela within a Mobil Oil American community, where her father served as head of security. Following the tragic passing of her father, Jan, her mother Maybeth, and her sister Beth returned home to Forest, Mississippi, where she was raised in a warm, multi-generational home alongside her mother, grandmother, and grandfather, Loren Cyrl Mitchell, who became a cherished father figure in her life. Her mother, Maybeth, never remarried; Maybeth lived with Jan's family until her passing at ninety-nine years old. Both Jan and Maybeth shared a truly special "happy gene"- an innate, boundless positive energy, and a certain and contagious belief in Jesus Christ our Lord, that radiated from them and effortlessly uplifted everyone around them.

Prior to graduating from Forest High School, Jan’s natural warmth and welcoming spirit were recognized when she was named Miss Hospitality in Forest, Mississippi. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education from Mississippi College. Following college, Jan moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the Architect of the Capitol, the very place where she met the love of her life, Lawrence Charles Sherman. While in D.C., Jan lived near her middle sister, Beth. They were best friends and sisters, sharing an inseparable bond throughout life until Beth’s passing from breast cancer.

Jan and Larry were married on April 19, 1986, in Forest, Mississippi, and recently celebrated forty wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life in Clearwater, Florida, spent time in Spring, Texas, and shared nearly twenty cherished years in Amston, Connecticut, before moving to Milton, Georgia in 2022 to live surrounded closely by their children and grandchildren.

Jan’s life was deeply centered around faith, family, and love. The epitome of a selfless, humble human being, her own happiness was entirely defined by the happiness and well-being of the people she loved. She lived with a gentle, pure-hearted kindness, treating everyone she met with immense dignity and respect, and always seeing the good in others. Jan had a vibrant spirit and a lifelong love for music - she loved playing the clarinet, singing, and dancing, with a gift for bringing joy to those around her through her warmth and conversation.

Her ultimate life’s mission was being a mother, a role she embraced with wholehearted devotion and naturally expanded upon becoming a grandmother, affectionately and widely known as "Janma." She spent her life thinking less of herself and more of everyone else, making sure her family was thriving. She never missed a single soccer game or tennis match for her children, cheering them on with endless pride. With her genuine smile, Jan lit up every room she entered, bringing comfort and unconditional love to her family and to all the animals in her life.

Jan was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Oliver and Maybeth Mitchell Ormond; her sister, Maybeth "Beth" Ormond; and her maternal grandparents, Loren Cyrl Mitchell and Fanny Crook Mitchell.

She is survived by her devoted husband of forty years, Lawrence Charles Sherman; her cherished children, Charles Oliver Sherman and Corinne Sherman Stewart, along with her son-in-law, Jeffrey Robert Stewart; her treasured grandchildren, Nathaniel Lawrence Stewart (Nate) and Elizabeth Jan Stewart (Elle), who brought her endless light as their beloved Janma; her sister, Loren McKibbens of Mobile, Alabama; and four beloved nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating Jan’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Alpharetta Methodist Church (69 N. Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009), with Pastors David Walters and Terri Henkel officiating.

Just as Janma loved to celebrate all of life’s occasions - both the big moments and the sweet, quiet everyday ones - the family invites everyone to gather for a reception at the church immediately following the service to share memories and celebrate her wonderful, fulfilling life together.

For those who wish to express their sympathy, floral tributes are warmly welcomed. Alternatively, if moved to make a memorial contribution in Jan’s honor, donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).

The family of Jan Sherman wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to AccentCare Hospice in Cumming, as well as her loving family and dear friends, for their extraordinary care, grace, and support.