Mary Lee Sherman, 87

Mary Lee Sherman Pace, age 87, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-four years, Jesse Pace, Jr.; her parents, Jafus and Odelle Sherman; nine sisters and brothers.  She leaves behind her children, Michelle (Steve) Harris of Buford, Sherry Maxey of Buford, Bonna Liddell of Buford, Jesse Ellis Pace of Buford, Johnny Scottland Pace of Buford, Morris (Donna) Sherman of Lawrenceville, GA, along with sixteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren.  She is survived by her sister, Ruby Nell Sherman of Buford and her sister-in-law, Alonia Hunter of Atlanta, GA and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Pace was born on February 2, 1938 in Buford.  She was retired from Peach Doors and Windows after ten years of service.  She also retired from Buford Nursing Home.  Mrs. Pace was a member of Union Baptist Church located in Buford.  Mrs. Pace attended Gernard Watson High School which was a part of Buford City School System.

A Funeral Service will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 with Rev. Bernard Slaton officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery located in Buford.  Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.