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Sharon DeMasters Obituary

Sharon S. DeMasters VIRGINIA BEACH - After a courageous battle with cancer, Sharon Snyder DeMasters left this world for His Kingdom Monday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2010. She was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many. Sharon's passions were her daughters, her grandchildren, and sharing her life with friends and family. While raising her young family she worked providing transportation services to Norfolk Academy. She then moved on to a job at Long and Foster where they benefited from her exceptional organizational skills. There she spent 20 years helping to manage the best Realtors in this area. Those who have had the pleasure of working with Sharon appreciated her dedication to a job well done and her ability to create a fun, motivating atmosphere. Sharon expected much out of life and it was these expectations that encouraged others to realize their own goals and even raise them higher. Sharon had many interests including music, gardening, and taking care of her husband, Gene. In recent years, following her husband's retirement, she devoted her spare-time to remodeling a second home that she and Gene purchased in West Virginia. The Lady Bug Landing became a gathering spot for Sharon's friends where she honed her skills in fly fishing, antique shopping and four wheeling on their ATV's. Sharon is survived by her husband of 49 years, Earl Eugene DeMasters; her daughters, Deborah Branch and her husband Larry, Dana Goheen and her husband Bill, and Nicole Bendily and her husband Jesse; her grandchildren, Cameron, Christopher, Jack, Mackenzie and Samantha Kate; her siblings, Shelly Terranova, Vicky Busch, Bobby Snyder, and Marty Snyder; and many nieces, nephews, and god-children, and her dearest friends, Leslie and Sharlet Scarbrow and Rick Gray. Her sons-in-law are especially appreciative for the many mentoring sessions she lovingly provided to them. Her family and friends will always treasure Sharon's calm demeanor and her common sense wisdom. There will be a memorial service Monday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. led by lifelong friend and pastor, the Rev. Jerry Holcomb, at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, 919-684-4784. Gift forms can be obtained online.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharon DeMasters

14 Entries

Cheryl Bueker

January 10, 2011

As I read these messages they are such wonderful tributes to a wonderful lady. Aunt Sharon made everyone feel loved and included. Even though my brother and I live in Missouri when Aunt Sharon had quilts made from grandma's material she included us with beautiful quilts. We live our life so busy we sometimes forget about those that aren't in front of us but not Aunt Sharon. She always wanted me to feel loved by my family. It is a gift I will treasure and pass on (not only the quilt but her unconditional love).

January 5, 2011

Gene, So sorry to hear of your loss... I remember Sharon always smiling and laughing during the days that you and dad were friends...I will always keep the memory...Peace be with you and your family.

Debbie (Coyner)Foster
Smithfield, Virginia

Elaine McConnell

January 3, 2011

Debra,
You and your family our in our prayers. Praying your pain lessens as you cherish your memories of your mother. She was truly blessed to have such a wonderful caring daughter. Take care.
Love,
Elaine, Mark, and Mason

Linda Chappell and girls

January 3, 2011

Gene, Deb, Dana and Nicole, and "The Snyder's"
In losing such a treasured person, we suffer feelings of great loss. My prayers are with you all in each of your personal losses. As you are well aware, Sharon was a special person with great wit, values and much to share. I hope you are able to always remember the best and treasure those memories of special moments vividly.

Love Linda Chappell, and the Kara Mikos, Krista Costa and Karen Bowdich families.

Debra Bair

January 3, 2011

In deepest sympathy to the DeMasters and Snyder families, remembering you all in prayer at this time. May God hold you all in his arms today and each day here after with his peace that Sharon is at rest, In Jesus name Amen and Amen.
Love,
Henry C. Sawyer
Patricia Hartung &
Debra Bair

Janice Jessup

January 2, 2011

Sharon, we at the Long & Foster Lynnhaven office will cherish the energetic spirit you brought to us all. It was such a pleasure knowing you and knowing that you really cared for what you did. May God bless you now, since you have blessed so many during your stay here...

Brenda Hopper

January 2, 2011

I too worked with Sharon for many years at Long & Foster. She was a kind, funny, amazing lady that loved everyone there and we all loved her too. She took great care of us all for many years. Her kind heart and sense of humor shined through everyday. I will miss you Sharon.

Meri-Adele & Doug Taylor

January 2, 2011

Gene & Family, Sharon was such a very special lady, a such special friend. I am so saddened by her passing. Please accept our sincerest heart felt sympathies. Sharon will be dearly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of such sorrow and loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Meri-Adele & Doug Taylor

Beth & Skip Fuller

January 1, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Demasters.Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God will give you peace at this difficult time as he knows our suffering. May Mrs. Demasters rest in eternal peace with our heavenly father.

Valerie Carter

December 31, 2010

Dear Dana and your family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. As you said "your life will never be the same. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Valerie and Ed Carter

Racheal and Derek Ringer

December 31, 2010

Mr.DeMasters and Family,
Derek and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs.DeMasters. You and your family are in our constant thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Juliann Shutter

December 31, 2010

I worked with Sharon many years at the Long & Foster Lynnhaven Real Estate Office. Sharon was like a second mom to me, listening to all my stories about my daughters and she giving me advice on "how to raise daughters" since she and Gene have 3 beautiful daughters of their own. I recently visited Sharon while she was in the hospital at VB General. I hadn't seen her since her retirement from the L&F Lynnhaven Office and even though her looks had changed her "spunky" attitude had not. I will always hold my memories of Sharon near and dear to my heart. ~ “God Doesn’t give you the people you Want, he gives you the people you Need”~

December 31, 2010

Geme amd family, Please add our prayers for healing and comfort. It is hard to imagine Sharon, young, happy and active, not with us. I will always think of her driving one of the Norfolk Academy buses heading down North Hampton Blvd towards the beach.

Luther and Pat Owens

Sibby Wilson

December 31, 2010

Sharon and I met at Maury High School what a blessed day for she and I became very good friends we shared times together with our children and though we didn't see each other much in the past years she remained so special to me and still enjoyed long telphone conversations about family and our cares. She always lifted my spirits as she did not do alot of worrying and seemed to calm mine. I'll surely miss her and my heart just aches at the thought of her leaving this world, but one thing in for sure I'll see her again in glory. My love to all of the family and friends
Sibby Wilson

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