Martha Bender Sherrill, 87, of Van Vleck, TX passed away July 20, 2019. She was born in July 26, 1931 in Indiana to Floyd and Mary Gardner.

Martha was known for her ability to cook and bake the best cakes, especially her Italian crème cake. She loved everyone and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Martha was an active member of the Van Vleck First Baptist Church until she was no longer able to attend. Her passion was helping others. She received the Honorary Chapter FFA degree from both the Tidehaven FFA and Bay City FFA, along with being Mother of the Year for Van Vleck FFA. She loved working in her yard and flowerbeds along with cooking. Her grandson Vernon and great grandson Harrison were the gleam in her eyes.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Vernon Bender; second husband Willis Sherrill; daughter-in-law Beverly Bender; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by son Wayne Bender of Van Vleck, TX and his fiancé Diana Field; grandson Dr. Vernon Bender of Rockdale; great grandson Harrison Wayne Bender of Rockdale; her coffee drinking partner Roy Clegg of Van Vleck; the angel that took care of her, niece Linda Patterson of Markham; two sisters; 3 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and relatives 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday July 24 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 11:00am Thursday July 25, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Jack Hutson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. Pallbearers are Blake Bolton, Colby Bolton, Fred Damuth, Gary Damuth, "Pat" Patterson and Joe Ledwig, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Harrison Wayne Bender and Roy Clegg.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Coastal Plains Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 399, Boling, TX 77420 or the charity of your choice.