JoAnn Sharp

1928 - 2015

JoAnn Sharp obituary, 1928-2015, Orland Park, IL

JoAnn Sharp

1928 - 2015

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

JoAnn Sharp Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Apr. 5, 2015.
JoAnn Sharp (nee Harbour) beloved wife for 52 years of the late Homer Sharp. Loving mom of David(Chris) and Terry(Jean) Sharp. Loving grandma of Tara(Philip) Gustavson, Ryan Sharp, Erica(Klye) Ehlert. Cherished great grandma of Hunter Ehlert. Dear sister of Jacqueline Ballard and the late Shelly Harbour. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. JoAnn was a volunteer for Christ Hospital Auxiliary. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church for over 60 years, including many of the Faith United Methodist Groups including the Women-Mary Circle Group, Home Communion Committee and the Upper Room Group. She was also active in the Palos Newcomers Club, Oak Hills Newcomers Club and PEO Sisterhood, Oak Hills Golf League, Canasta Group, Needle Work Group, Palos Heights Senior Citizen Club and the Oak Hills Women's Club. She had the ability to make friends with everyone she ever met, had an open heart to support and help all those in need, loved her family, friends and had a strong faith in God. JoAnn had a generous heart, was engaged in all organizations she belonged to and was genuine, authentic and gracious. She was always dressed impeccably, loved to play all kinds of card and domino games- And Win!! She loved golf, telling stories, travel and entertain. She loved her husband and was very proud of him, her son's and their wives, grandkids, great grandson and her grand dogs. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. at the Zimmerman Sandeman Funeral Home 9900 w.143rd St. Orland Park, IL Lying in state Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery In lieu of flowers memorials made to Faith United Methodist Church-Upper Room Group would be greatly appreciated by the family. For information please call 708-460-7500 or visit www.zimmermansandeman.com

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April 8, 2015

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Karen Nealis

April 8, 2015

Dave and Terry.
My sister told me about your mom. JoAnn was a great lady with a beautiful and loving heart. I always will remember our childhood times camping with our parents. They were such great memories. Your mom always had a smile and the best laugh. Her laughter will live on within all of us. My sincere condolences to you and your families. Your mom was special and will truly be missed

Meg Kirby-Noone

April 7, 2015

JoAnn was a beautiful person and I feel blessed to have known her. My Mom, Mary Kirby and I played canasta with JoAnn for many years and always enjoyed her company. Such a gracious women...she will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to JoAnne family.

Meg Kirby-Noone

Dan Rowe

April 7, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to all there from all of us in Kansas City.

Brigette Thomas

April 7, 2015

We were so blessed to have Aunt Jo as part of our lives. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. I loved sitting at the kitchen table with her and Nana hearing all the wonderful and often times funny, stories about them growing up and JoAnn's life with Homer in Chicago. We loved when she visited and will cherish those times with her. It's not good bye forever just until we are all reunited in Heaven and until then we have fond memories to keep her alive in our hearts.

Blennerhassett State Park, 2010

Kim Harbour

April 6, 2015

Thinking of you... many happy travels near and far, visits with friends and family... much love and laughter along the way. What a great life and legacy...

Dave Sharp

April 6, 2015

I couldn't have asked for a better mom.
She was my friend, mentor and role model. She lived a great life, raised a wonderful family, built an extraordinary network of friends and left the world a better place.
Everything I am I owe to my mom...well, at least the good parts.
I love her and will miss her terribly. Rest in peace, mom.
Love Dave

April 3, 2015

Terry, Jean, Ryan, Dave and Chris and daughters. Our hearts go out to you at this time. Your mom and grandma was a wonderful lady and you are blessed with many fabulous memories of your time with her. She is in God's hands now and forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you adjust to this loss of seeing her daily but knowing she is at peace in her eternal home . All Our Love, Hank, Barb, Dave, Teresa, Will, Mike and Katlyn

Lance Oakland

April 2, 2015

Terry, Jean, Ryan, Dave - I was sorry very sorry to hear of your loss of your JoAnn. She was a lovely lady. May the Lord watch over and guide you and the family during this very difficult time. Peace be with each of you. Respectfully, Lance Oakland

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