Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jul 12, 1944 - Jan 28, 2018
Will, Greg and David we are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family has always held a very special spot in our hearts. Both your mom and your dad were and inspiration to us all. Always there to help anyone including my mom Ta. I have no words to express our gratitude to your family for your many kind acts. Your families and your parents our in our prayers
Pat Hughes
February 08, 2018 | Charleston, IL
Greg and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Juriga will be missed. She was such a great teacher. Please take care. You are in my thoughts.
Andee Swick
February 05, 2018 | Westfield, IL
Mrs. J,
You were such an inspiration to me and more people than you knew while you were teaching and encouraging your students. I am greatly honored to have been 1 of so many thousands that were taught, encouraged and loved by you. I will forever remember you fondly. One day, I will see you again raising your voice in praise to God. You are very precious and will be missed by many.
Angela Wetnight
February 02, 2018 | Marshall, IL
Dear David and family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I lost my mother in 2009, so I do understand.
What a beautiful memorial. Your mom was obliviously well loved. I am praying for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Turner
STLCC-FP
Cynthia Turner
February 02, 2018 | St. Louis, MO
Mr. Juriga, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She looks like such a nice lady. The video was wonderful. I loved seeing the old family photos. Take care of yourself and your family. I'll come to see you one day next week. Keeping you and yours in my prayers.
Aurora Hill
February 02, 2018 | St Louis, MO
We are sorry for your loss...went to school with Sharon...a very sweet lady.
God Bless Always,
Darrell & Carolyn Ferris
Carolyn Ferris
February 01, 2018 | Greenup, IL
Will, Greg, and David,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was such a kind and talented person. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and give you strength, peace, and comfort during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. With Deepest Sympathy, Madeline
Madeline Landes
January 31, 2018
Mrs.J you were the best I loved being in your classes and I am very glad you taught my children as well prayers for your family may you rejoice in heaven.
Carrie Davis
January 31, 2018 | Casey, IL
So sorry to hear of the passing of Sharon, she was a beautiful person on the inside and out. Will surely be missed.
Karen Cline
January 31, 2018 | Spring, TX
CHARLESTON, IL – Sharon Ann Juriga, age 73 of Charleston, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the chapel with Pastor Mary Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Casey-Westfield School District Music Program. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Sharon was born in Coles County, Illinois on July 12, 1944, a daughter of the late Alva and Chloral (Johns) Hanley and a descendant of the Rennels and Johns families, early settlers in Coles County. She married Robert Paul Juriga on August 19, 1962 and they were married for 45 years before he passed away on April 26, 2008. Surviving are three sons, Will Juriga and wife Larysa, of Chicago, Greg Juriga of Charleston, and David Juriga and wife Van, of St. Louis. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Camilla, Andrew, Elana, and Aaron; a brother, Paul Hanley and wife Kay of Mattoon; five nieces, Emily Hanley Hudson (Darryl) and Yvonne Stoner, all of Mattoon, Beth Lampley (Devereck) of Huntington Beach, California, Janice LeBourgeois (Henry) of Houston, Texas, and Mindy Juriga, of Peoria, Illinois; and a nephew, Jared Juriga, of Florida. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma (Hanley) Cutright; a brother, Kenneth Hanley; and two nephews, Paul Douglas Hanley and Kenneth Curtis “KC” Hanley.
Sharon was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charleston and was the accompanist/organist until her illness in 2016. Previously, she was a member and accompanist/organist at the First Baptist Church in Charleston, for over 30 years. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Charleston High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1965 and her Master of Arts (piano) in 1966, also from EIU. She stayed at home and gave piano lessons while raising her three boys from 1967-1975, and taught K-12 Music at Westfield School District and Casey-Westfield School District from 1976-2011, for a grand total of 35 years. During her career, she produced over 37 high school musicals, many elementary school programs, music contests, and music appreciation lessons. She truly loved teaching music to children and will long be remembered by her many students for her sweet, happy, and kind way of teaching. She made a difference in the lives of all who met her.
After retiring, she spent the next seven years doing substitute teaching in area schools and played piano for Kermit’s Kove at Charleston High School. She also kept busy watching over her beloved Shelties. Sharon enjoyed helping others by playing for occasional funerals and weddings, loved to read, and was an avid photographer for her family. Her hobbies included scrapbooking and taking pictures. Her family meant the world to her and she will be greatly missed by them along with her many friends.
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