Sharon Lloyd O'Connor

Sharon added a beautiful radiant light to her world...it shone so brightly it lit up many people's lives, definitely mine. I saw Sharon as the kindest, caring, compassionate, intelligent human being I have ever known. I kept the letters and cards she sent me close to 50 years ago. This is part of a letter she sent me when I was going through a very difficult time in my life. "Keep on chugging, kid- don't give up on yourself. We're all in this together, if we can just reach out and touch each other once in a while so as to remind ourselves of that fact we'll make it to the end of the line. And we'll look back and smile.."

Sharon was a dear friend and I have many wonderful memories. She was generous with her caring and love for humans and all God´s creatures. This gentle soul will be missed by all that loved her.

Sharon was a generous human being who gave herself away to the many people, animals and causes that she cared about. She worked for justice and for the health and wellbeing of the earth and all its creatures. She served the fragile in many ways including doing training and advocating for the Eden Alternative, a creative caring community -focused approach to elder care.
May she who was so full of love and creativity dwell in the Light of Love. She will be sorely missed.

I got to know Sharon at Loudoun Family Services. She was a kind and loving person that was an inspiration to me. She tried to make our clients’ lives better and I see that this was a lifelong passion of hers. As a recipient of one of her beautiful handmade cards, I can say that she was an artist with a vision of how to make the world a better place for humans and animals alike.

I had the pleasure of working with Sharon at Family Services. She was such a kind and thoughtful person.

Sharon was such a warm, kindhearted and talented person, and extended her love to all the needy animals near her and around the world. She welcomed us so actively when we moved to Lovettsville, and was a good friend to Dave and I for many years. She will be sorely missed.

Sharon was one of the kindest and caring people I’ve ever known. She actively supported many causes to make the world better for people and community. She will be greatly missed.

Sharon was such a gentle soul, and will be missed by many. I value the time we lived in Lovettsville, and attended St. James UCC, where we became fast friends ❤

Loved Sharon so much! She was always involved in a million interesting subjects, using her artistic talents to make everything she touched as lovely as her. So many fun times, "Jamin at James"( for which she made the sign), door knocking for politics, walking together at Martin Luther King March. I know she is enjoying her next spiritual life, probably organizing Meditation. Her million friends, human and fur, will miss her earthly presence.

Sharon was the "sweetest" person I have ever known. She was always kind to all and a champion for human & animal rights. I had the pleasure of meeting her during our free Annandale dental school excursions with Loudoun County residents. This was a combined program with social services and mental health when our local free dental clinic was just a dream.. Our planning
meetings always included alot of laughter and we became fast friends. I treasured her friendship over the years and will miss her more than words can say.

So very sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. Our family is making a contribution to ASPCA in her name. Losing a sibling is losing part of your roots. I think we all can agree that she is in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all from all.

Sharon was an exceptional person. 1966 class at Rush Henrietta Central school. She was a leader and a very good friend!

Sharon radiated light, and joy, and love overflowing, her love was a fountain that could not be contained. I treasure memories of her smile: quick to appear, impish sometimes, delighted, generous, welcoming, a full exhibition of love and joy.

Sharon was a friend in high school. I did see her at a reunion, we had a good conversation.

Sharon brought joy and wonder to life. As one card I gave her said, "You are the artist of being alive." She epitomized the values of friendship, and we will miss her every day.