Sharon "Nonnie" French

Sharon "Nonnie" French, age 68, of Midway, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 17, 1955, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of William Kenneth Myrick and Marilyn Joy Coopwood Myrick. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda French Crawford; her parents; her sister, Sandra Myrick Moore; her son-in-law, Brian Cunningham; and her brother-in-law, Rick March. On Jan. 25, 1974, Sharon was married to the true love of her life, Estol French. She was a member of the Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Donaldson. Sharon always enjoyed singing, was gifted with one of the most beautiful alto voices and could harmonize in any group she sang with. Above all, Sharon had a compassionate heart for children and for many years was a well-loved preschool teacher, who had a way of bonding with children of any age. For many children who came into her life she was a safe haven, especially for those children who some may think of as broken, but she would know their needs and how to reach out to guide and love them. Nonnie, as she was lovingly known by many, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passionately loved each and every member of her family with all her heart, especially her grandchildren, who she cherished spending time with. Our precious Nonnie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband, Estol 'Jr." French, of Midway; her children and their spouses, Jennifer and Junior Anschutz, of Midway, Justin and Lizzy French, of Little Rock, and Shane Crawford, of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; her nine grandchildren, Jacob, Kaitlyn, Riley and Caleb Cunningham; Mayson, Ryleigh and Karli Anschutz; and Alice and Duckett French; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen and Lauren Myrick and David and Sharla Myrick, all of Texas; her sister, Cindy March, of Texas; her brother-in-law, James Moore, of Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Glenwood with Bro. Fred Ethridge officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycares.com .