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Sharon Keene-Smith Obituary

Keene-Smith Sharon Jo Keene-Smith, age 68, passed away August 3, 2014 after battling cancer for over 2 years. She was born May 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Verna Gall. She graduated from Linden McKinley H.S. in 1964 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering degree from Franklin University. She retired from Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield after 33 years. She was a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; U. S. Daughters of 1812; Colonial Dames of the 17th Century; and other genealogical societies. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons Daniel Keene and Brian Smith. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Ned Hartsough; son, Ryan (Melissa Tauro) Smith; grandchildren, Alexis, Ashley, Brittany, Anthony, Daniel, Dakota, Derek, and Andrew; step grandchildren, Jeremie and Nicholas; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Charlene (Steve) Tancos; aunt, Katherine Beatty; nephew, Joseph (Tonya) Tancos; beloved/friendliest pit bull, Haze; and many other relatives and dear friends. Family meant the world to Sharon and she will be deeply missed. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Sharon.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2014.

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Bonnie Ernst

August 5, 2014

I have really had the pleasure to work with Sharon so much over the years. Sharon was always my go to person when i had certain questions. I really did enjoy Sharon and she did find a way to sometimes make you laugh in bad situations. Sharon seems to of had great family values behind her over the past few years dueing her health issues > I'm sure this really meant so much to her. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

August 5, 2014

I worked with Sharon at Anthem BC/BS for years; she was loved by all that knew her.
Sharon always talked about her family & grand babies; the trips, gatherings, love and joy they brought to her life.
We will miss Sharon and keep you all in prayer,

Tiera Ray, Columbus, Ohio

Rick Wallace

August 5, 2014

I will miss Sharon and her wonderful sense of humor. She always had a way to make me smile when I spoke to her. She was my go to person at Anthem for any mainframe issues and she could always solve the problem. How I loved to hear about her latest trip and work with she did on her family tree! Even after she was sick when I called she would still be positive and look toward the future.

August 5, 2014

I've only had the pleasure of meeting Sharon a few times. She was such a pleasant person. So full of kindness, always smiling, and had an upbeat personality. My heart goes out to her family. She'll never be forgotten, cause once you had the pleasure of meeting her, even if it was only once, when you thought of her, your mind would just remember happy thoughts. Sincerely Theresa & Gary Sparano

Ronda Wolfe

August 5, 2014

I was privilaged to serve with Sharon on the Total Assurance Credit Union board at Anthem BCBS for many years. Sharon was a great co-pilot when our meetings were offsite, since I have absoultely no sense of direction I drove, and Sharon directed. We had a lot of laughs. She loved life and her grandchildren. Sharon would always share with me the letters from Santa Claus she prepared each year to her grandchildren. Her sense of humor and caring nature, will always be good memories of her. I'm so grateful God gave me the opportunity to talk with Sharon one last time the week before she passed. Prayers are going up for Ned and the family. May God Bless and keep you strong in the days and weeks ahead.

Larry Morrison

August 5, 2014

Sharon was a great person. I've know her for years. She used to always tease me about giving her a pink slip so she could retire. It didn't work out that way. She was a trooper and will be missed by many. Ned and family, from all the Anthem Family, our heart and prayers go out to all of you. Enjoy the good memories you have of her.

Mj

August 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Scott Elliott

August 4, 2014

I will miss her smile and just stopping by for good conversation.Always made you feel right at home and like family.

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