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Sharon Clark Obituary
She was born April 9, 1940, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles A. and Marcella Jones Forman. She married Ronald Gene Clark on March 12, 1960, at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1999. On December 22, 2010, Sharon and Wilbur Anthony "Tony" Moore exchanged vows in a commitment ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia and he survives.
She also is survived by a son, Mark Clark (wife, Beth) of Virginia; a daughter, Mindi Armstrong (husband, Butch) of Virginia; three grandsons, Matt Clark, Clark Armstrong and Connor Armstrong; four granddaughters, Mary Beth Clark, Miranda Clark, Maureen Armstrong and Molly Armstrong; a sister, Sandra Vernon (companion, Mike Ritter) of Streator; a brother, Calvin Forman (wife, Marcia) of Virginia; a devoted companion, Tony Moore of Virginia; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother.
Sharon was a 1958 graduate of Ashland High School and attended Western Illinois University at Macomb. She was employed as a beautician for many years, operating a salon on the Virginia square. She devoted many hours as a volunteer for Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice and as a reading tutor for Virginia Elementary School. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, where she served as a deacon, elder, clerk of the session and Sunday school teacher. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge with friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to Shriner's Hospital for Children, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, First Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society to benefit breast cancer research or St. John's Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Clark
April 16, 2014
Mark and Mindy and families,
We are so sorry for your loss
Jim and Joyce Marr
Dave and Lexie Hawkins
April 16, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Darlene (and Glen) Wallace
April 16, 2014
Just as a candle can light up a space, Sharon lit up every room and life she entered. She was such a sweet spirit and a lifelong friend. Now Heaven has opened up and welcomed her warmly. My prayers for Calvin, Sandy, Mark and Mindi and their families at this time of their loss. So glad for you, Tony, to have brightened up these last years sharing them with her. God Bless You all.
Carolyn Erler
April 15, 2014
Sandy and family, My sincere sympathy to you -
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Linda and Bob Raines
April 15, 2014
When Sharon came into our family, we gained a wonderful sister-in-law! She fit right into our family and was so nice, such fun, and a total joy to be around. She made my brother so happy during the time they had together. I so wish they could have had more time. We will miss her so terribly and always remember what a wonderful person she was.
For my brother, Tony: You picked a good one and I'm so glad you took my advice and didn't waste any precious time. Love you.
For Sharon: Thanks for the memories. You will be missed so much. Love you.
For Mark and Mindy and their families: We share in your sorrow and loss. God bless you all.
April 15, 2014
All my sympathies to all your family, Sandy is my dear friend here in Streator, Sally Sopko
Paula and Alberta Smith
April 15, 2014
Our condolences to your family.
Carol McCombs
April 15, 2014
Sharon was such a lovely lady and a willing worker in many ways. I always enjoyed working with her at the county fair food stand where she helped us out every year. She will be missed. Gods Blessings to the family.
Cathy Bulman
April 15, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Sharon will be greatly missed.
Helen Orne Strubbe
April 15, 2014
Mark and Mindy I am so sorry for your loss. I was in school with your mother and her mother and my mother were friends for years.
Joyce and Gary Zerrusen
April 14, 2014
Sharon was a great addition to our family. We all loved her and will miss her very much!!!
Cindi Sorrells
April 14, 2014
Mark, Mindy & Families... So Very Sorry to hear of Sharon's passing!!! She was a Sweetheart of a lady!! We All have fond Memories of Her!!! You all are in Our Thoughts & Prayers!!! Cindi Sorrells, Cory Smith, Jamie Shanks...
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