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Shari Lair Obituary
JACKSONVILLE - Shari Lair, 48, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 29, 1959, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Lloyd and Beulah McCready Markillie. She married Jeff Lair on Sept. 6, 2005, in Laramie, Wy.; and he survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Marc Brown of Jacksonville, David (fiancee, Perla Rosenfeld) Brown of Bakersfield, Calif., and T.J. (wife, Erin) Brown of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Amiah and Faeolyn; her mother, Beulah Markillie of Jacksonville; a sister, Regina (husband, Jerry) Deke of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Reggie (wife, Chris) Markillie of Jacksonville and Randy (wife, Jual) Markillie of Peoria; two nieces; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her father.
Shari was a receptionist at Rammelkamp Bradney Law Office in Jacksonville. She was earlier employed with the Morgan County circuit clerk's office and had served as deputy county clerk. Shari was a deputy coroner for Morgan County and a member of the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association.
Shari was a 1977 graduate of Jacksonville High School. She loved traveling and the outdoors, recently enjoying time with her husband in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing and shopping. She loved baseball and football, especially the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Williamson Funeral Home. A private committal service will be held at a later date in Winchester City Cemetery. Family will meet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Williamson Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the family to assist with medical expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shari Lair
Wynne (Helmig) Linden
October 26, 2008
So sorry this took so long. I'd like to say that I knew Shari in High School and the one memory I keep about her is how upbeat and friendly she was. Truly a spirit from God. Rest in Peace, Shari!
Patty Plackett (Brown)
October 20, 2008
I worked with Shari when she worked at Hertzberg. Shari was my best friend there. I'm so sorry my prayers are with her family and friends. I will miss her
John Harris
October 17, 2008
Jeff,Marc,Dave,andT.J., I'm really sorry to hear about Sherri. I also apologize for not making it to any of the services. I work midnights, and did not know about them in time. Again, I am verry sorry about your loss, and hope you all are ok. John Harris
Caren Hoffman
October 17, 2008
Jeff,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. My you find comfort in your precious memories of Shari. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Dawn Lair West
October 16, 2008
Jeff and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Anderson
October 16, 2008
Jeff,
My heart hurts for you, I am so saddened to learn of your wife's death. I recall how your eyes would always light up when you talked about Shari.
Life is sometimes so unfair. May God bless you, give you strength and eventual peace.
Sharon Anderson
Bob and Linda Ferenbach
October 16, 2008
Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and we hope in time your aching hearts will find peace and comfort through friends and family who share your pain. Life is unfair on many levels, but the loss of a loved one is by far the most difficult to deal with in terms of moving forward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and for as long as you need them.
erin brown
October 15, 2008
marc, david, and tj,
i like to think that im normally pretty good at writing. but i've written about 5 different entries and erased each one. i loved my childhood growing up with you guys. your mom, and her banjo played a big part in that. i can still hear her laugh. i remember running around in the backyard without any shoes on, and the fear i had when she told me that if i kept doing that i might step on a bee and it would sting my foot. i cant say i've been outside without shoes on since then. i dont have many words to offer, and i dont think you need to me to convince you that your mom was amazing- we all know that- but i love you guys. i love you so much. and im here for you, in any way you need, even if its just sitting on grandma's porch and laughing about how stupid we used to be. im here.
Micki Phillips
October 15, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Sue Fiduccia
October 15, 2008
Jeff,
I can not imagine you terrible grief at this time. You were married such a short time that it makes it even more difficult. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. So sorry the I can not be at the service but I am sending you a big hug and lots of love.
Sue Fiduccia
Shella (Brown) Hotard
October 14, 2008
Marc, David, T.J.,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved your mom just as if she was a sister. Heck for the most part growing up there were most days she treated me like I was her little sister. I was there for the most part through Marc and David's growing up most the time staying at your house and helping out between everyones houses. Your mom was truly a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Jeff, I don't know if you remember me or not but I worked at the hospital in the ER as a CNA many years back now but I am so very sorry for your loss also. I know that Shari was truly happy in her life with you. I could hear it in her voice when I talked to her on the phone from my mom's house. She will be watching over all of you now and really making sure you mind your P's and Q's so be good for your mom until you see her again. Love you guys.
Rick Broaddus
October 14, 2008
Jeff, Myself my wife and son and all of my Deputys and their families extend our deepest sympayhy to you and your family we are very sorry for your loss , Shari seem to be a great person. you are in our prayers. Rick Broaddus Montgomery County Coroner
Virlene Price
October 14, 2008
Dear Marc, David, T.J, and Jeff,
Shari, and I grew up in the same neighborhood, went to the same schools, and were in the same classes throughout school, and then we ended up marrying twin brothers also. Shari was a fun loving person, and was a good hearted person. I watched you boys grow up, and you grew up with my girls, you were all close in age, Shari had all boy, we had all girls, but you kids were all close, more like brothers and sisters than cousins. Shari loved you boys so very much, she would protect you from anything or anybody, she was a devoted mother to you boys, nothing, or nobody would every cross her path against you boys, now she wasn't a real big girl, but size, for you boys made no differances, her loved out wayed anything bigger, and what ever it was, was in trouble, big trouble. If I could take your pain away , with wise words I would but I can't, but you know what I would bet Shari could! She was just that loving with you boys! The only words I can offer is, that she will be waiting for you boys, and you will see her again, and she will be in no more pain, just wonderful times all of you together in a much better place in Gods gentle arms! Jeff I never met you, but had heard how much she loved you, and how happy you made her, and I want to thank you for making her so happy, she deserved someone like you to make her feel so loved and so special. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, I'm so deeplyy sorry for everyone's loss who had the Joy of knowing, and loving Shari.
Cindy (Cox)Suiter
October 14, 2008
Jeff, I graduated with Shari and have know her for many years. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and her family.
Carl McVey
October 14, 2008
Jeff & Family
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We know that you have many special memories and we also know the love that you possessed for each other. I know you will treasure her memory as we pray for you in your true time of need. May God comfort you and your family is our prayer.
Steve Nonn
October 14, 2008
Jeff & Family,
I am so sorry to learn about Shari's death. You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed the times spent together in Springfield & Chicago with you two. Shari, as well as you and your family are in my prayers.
Jacki Miller
October 14, 2008
Marc, David, and TJ:
One of the first "grown up" conversations your mother and I had went something like this "I was told that if I was accepted by Jacki, everybody else was a piece of cake." Well, I was rather impressed with that "short thing" at that moment and we joked about that throughout the years as we matured mentally because your mom was always the "short thing" to me. We had many times of laughing and crying over the years in our relationship of sisters-in-law, and the shake of the heads and rolling of the eyes when we found out what her nieces and my nephews had done now. I still hear your mother saying "hey hey now" when her nieces walked up to her and would call her "shorty," like she was offended but she wasn't, she knew it was with love.
RANDY DUDENBOSTEL
October 14, 2008
JEFFY I'M VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SHARI , MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME .
Shannon Steffey
October 14, 2008
Jeff and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Jeff if I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Shannon Steffey
Shannon Willaby
October 14, 2008
I don't even know what to say or where to begin, other than Shari was an amazing person. Always smiling, and ever so happy with her boys! Forever is her smile imprinted in my mind! She was Aunt Shari growing up and she is still Aunt Shari! She will be missed but loved even more!
Until we met again Aunt Shari, we love you!
Rebecca Hoyle
October 14, 2008
Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about Shari. She was a good woman, and she was very lucky to have you in her life. Know that she loved you very much....I remember sitting with her in dispatch right after you were married and she could not stop talking about how much she loved you and how happy you made her. I will miss her smile and especially her laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Larry Hollis
October 14, 2008
Jeff, sorry to here about your wife.
My thoughts are with you
John Szerletich
October 14, 2008
Jeff, I was so sad to hear of Shari's passing. I know she was a wonderful person. It is difficult to find the words that would be a comfort to you at this time. Please remember that your friends are there to help you through this time. May God Bless Shari and watch over you and your family.
Kathy Peters Cross
October 14, 2008
I went to high school with Shari. I have some fond memories of being her high school friend. Ironically, after all these years, I recognize her smile in her picture. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
A Loving Mother
October 14, 2008
Lair Family,
You all have all have my deepest sympathy.
May God who hears our prayers and sees our tears give you all the needed strength to endure in this time of such sorrow.
God's words promise to be with those who are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit He saves.
May theses words give you a measure of comfort.
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