Ernesteen Bernice Scherer (Howell) of Anderson entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 while resting peacefully at her residence following an extended illness. She was 75 years old. Ernie was a beloved mother and grandmother, and an accomplished musician. Her greatest loves in music were the piano and the organ.
She was born September 8th, 1947 in New Martinsville, West Virginia and grew up in Anderson, where she lived until her passing. In 2008, she retired from Anderson Community Schools after 39 years of service as a music teacher. She served as the church organist at North Anderson Church of God and later Church at the Crossing where she also attended. She had a great love and talent for music and taught piano for many years.
She attended Madison Heights High School, received a Bachelor’s in Music from Anderson College and received a Masters in education from Ball State University.
Survivors include her daughters, Gretchen Darr and Stephanie McDonald and son, David Scherer; three grandchildren, Cayla McDonald, Jericca McDonald, and Joseph Leisure Jr.; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry A. Howell, and Martha S. Howell (Hoskinson).
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Friday at East Side Church of God, 2600 E 5th St, Anderson, IN 46012, officiated by Reverend Jim Lyon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to East Side Church of God.
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