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Sherlene Carruth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 14 to Feb. 22, 2014.

Sherlene T. Carruth, 77, passed from this life to her eternal home on Monday, February 10, 2014. Sherlene was an eloquent woman full of grace, beauty, wisdom, and love. An organist and pianist, she often shared her musical talents with those around her. She was born in Oklahoma but made her home in Baton Rouge for decades. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Vera Taylor of Waukomis, Oklahoma. She is survived by her son, Keith Carruth (Holly); her daughter, Kelli (John) Miller; sister, Beverly Dahlke; brother, Larry Taylor; and 5 grandchildren: Michael, Gray, Mykaela, Micah, and Sherilyn; many nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. Sherlene worked for the Postal Inspection Service as well as Whitney Bank in Baton Rouge before her retirement. She was a charter member of the Chapel on Campus where she served in numerous leadership roles. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Bill Merritt Funeral Home in Oklahoma City at 10am with interment at 1pm at the Waukomis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sherlene T. Carruth Memorial Fund for Music Education of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, www.brso.org. A memorial service will be held in March at the Chapel on the Campus (LSU). Details to be announced shortly. An online guest register is available at www.rabenhorst.com.

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February 20, 2014

Daisy Comeaux

To the Carruth Family, we were always greeted with her beautiful smile as she walked the halls of the Baton Rouge Post Office. She was missed when she left the Baton Rouge Post Office and definitely will eternally be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. My office was across the hall from her's at the General Mail Facility in Baton Rouge. I will let her Postal family know of her passing. What a lovely woman and professional!

February 20, 2014

The Natn'l Assn. Of Retired Postal Inspectors extends its deepest sympathy to the family at this most difficult time. John Comber, National Secretary

February 19, 2014

Cousin Sherlene was beautiful inside and out. My deepest sympathy to her family. God Bless her and hers.
Norma King (Centennial, CO.)

February 18, 2014

KIM NEWTON ANDERSON

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHERLENE EXEMPLIFIED BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I LOVED SEEING HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE SUNDAY MORNINGS.

February 17, 2014

Joe Hoffman

She made me smile, and she filled my phone tapes when we away. She always had some wisdom to share or interessting insights to share. She is certainly missed.

February 16, 2014

The Prudentes

To the Carruth family, we are very sorry for yor loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

February 16, 2014

Dub Noel

I worked with Sherlene at Whitney Bank, she was always sweet and kind. God Bless this wonderful lady.

February 16, 2014

Sam King

Keith, you and your family have my deepest regrets and sympathy. Will keep you in my prayers.

February 15, 2014

To the Carruth family, you have my deepest sympathy. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

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