Sharon L. Winchester

1944 - 2021

1944 - 2021 -

Sharon L. Winchester was welcomed into Heaven's gates Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

She was a well-loved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was always up for an adventure and cared about others' needs before her own. A St. Louisian at heart, she loved all things related to the city. She was a die-hard Cardinals fan, enjoyed walking the paths of the Botanical Gardens, watching parades, eating delicious food on The Hill, summers at Six Flags, scouting the Farmer's Market and adored the Muny. She also had a passion for cooking, sewing, shopping and gardening.

Sharon is survived by her loving family, including brothers, Bill (Pat) Kleekamp and Jerry Kleekamp; children Cheryl (Gary) Alberternst, Michael (Polly) Winchester and Gregory Winchester; grandchildren, Kimberly, Jennifer (Jason), Jason (Carrie), Megan (Chad), Amanda(Tyson), Maxwell, Nichole (Adam), Emily, Gus, Andrew (Belle), Mallory, Jeremy and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Matthew (Ashton), Zachary (Brittany), Alexis (Caleb), Zoe, Madison, Jordan (Jessie), Olivia, Creston, Sophia, Cohen, Gracelynn, Trooper, Gryffin, Brodie and Tahlia; bonus grandchildren, Presley, McKinnley, Gabriella and Freya; lifelong friend and sister-in-law, Peggy Moore; nieces and nephews.

Sharon was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Edgar and Louise Kleekamp; brother, Eddie; and sister, Barb.

A celebration of life gathering will take place Sunday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at LaCroix Church, Entrance 2, Room 109, Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Botanical Gardens (towards a memorial paver), American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are in care of Liley Funeral Homes, Marble Hill.