Sherrill was a woman of incredible strength, spirit, and unshakable faith in God. She was the heart of her family. To all whom she knew, she gave and received love. She graduated from Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. As an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, she was involved in many activities, including serving as Senior Warden of the Vestry, President of the school board of Trinity Day School, Lay Eucharist Minister, and Chair of Parish Life Council. She was most passionate in her role as a mentor in the Education for Ministry program. Sherrill was also a member of many other philanthropic organizations, including Junior League of Baton Rouge, BREADA, and Baton Rouge Green, where she held leadership positions.

Sherrill is survived by her husband of 27 years, Thomas Archer Lane; her daughters Camille Womack Palmer and Caroline Copeland Lane; son Malcolm Taylor Lane and his wife, Christie, and Sherrill's grandson Shawn Malcolm Lane; and son Archer Cotton Lane; sister Anne Womack Carville and husband, Steve; brother Milton J. Womack, Jr. and wife, Ellen; and nieces and nephews Stephen N. Carville, Jr., Claire Carville Ross, and husband, Allen, Joseph J. Carville, J. Nicholas Carville, Riley E. Womack, Hannah L. Womack, Ashlyn E. Womack, and Mary Kathrine Womack.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Womack, Sr. and her sister, Barbara Womack.

Sherrill was supported and loved by many longtime friends. Those who knew her well, often enjoyed sitting on her back porch visiting, listening to music, and enjoying her beautiful garden. She took great joy in the recent recognition, Yard of the Month.

Visitation will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Monday, February 8th at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the .

Published in TheAdvocate.com from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2016