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Sharon Pierce Obituary
VIRDEN - Sharon Louise Pierce, 62, of Virden died at 4:19 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born April 19, 1945, in Chatham, the daughter of Paul and Irene (Brawner) Clark. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School in Chatham and a former member of Chatham United Methodist Church in Chatham.
She is survived by her husband, Frank C. Pierce of Virden; a son, Luke (wife, Sarah) Pierce of Virden; daughters, Tina L. (husband, Mike) Murray of Troy, Kathy A. (husband, Doug) Harris of Pocahontas and Teresa L. (husband, Dave) Carr of Greenville; a brother, Frank (wife, Mary) Clark of Chatham; sisters, Evelyn Ellis of Chatham, Margaret (husband, George) Lindsay of Springfield and Maxine (husband, Tom) Lederbrand of Pawnee; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Wes Allen Pierce.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at the Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, with a memorial service starting at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, also at the funeral home with the Rev. Glen Kreider officiating.
Cremation rites were accorded; burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association or Memorial Medical Center Foundation for Pulmonary Rehab.
Please visit www.calvert-ferryfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Pierce
Jeff and Sharon Barnes
January 22, 2008
Frank and Sharon's Family, So sorry to hear of Sharons passing. We have great memories of many fun times together.
Leanne Townsend-Cerame
January 22, 2008
Teresa, Kathy, Tina, Luke, and Frank -
My sincerest sympathy goes out to you during this time. Your Mom (and wife) will always have a special place in my heart. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She'll be truly missed by many.
Debbie, Bill, & Amy Herter
January 20, 2008
Dear Uncle Frank and Kids,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you and the rest of the family. In this time of grief I know that Aunt Sherry would want us to celebrate the life that she lived. She has touched so many and will never be forgotten. I'm sorry we can't be there with you but our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. We love you all!
Jeanette Whitler
January 20, 2008
Frank and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll at this difficult time. Sherry was a beautiful lady, Jennifer says she will miss her giving her candy!! Love to you all!
Dawn Willoughby
January 20, 2008
Luke and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, I'm sure you have great memories to keep for a lifetime.
With Sympathy,
Chicken and Family
Mary Lou & Dick Estill
January 20, 2008
Thinking of you and remembering our younger days. You will always be a part of my memories. With deepest sympathy.
Mary Lou & Dick
Carole Britenstine
January 20, 2008
Frank & Family - So sorry to hear of your loss. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort & peace.
Jerry Pierce
January 20, 2008
Frank and family. So sorry to hear about Sharon. My prayers are with you.
Al Swettman
January 20, 2008
Luke....Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al Swettman
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Carol Swettman
Jeremy and Andy's Mother
Lynn, Charleen,Ila Johnson
January 19, 2008
Dear Frank and Family, You have our sincere sympathies with the loss of Sharon. Heaven needed another good person and it got one great one.
Harold and Linda Davis
January 19, 2008
So sorry to here about Sharon . She brings back so many memories of the old town of Chatham.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Frank and your family.
Don & Barb Pickford
January 19, 2008
Dear Frank and Mary: We are so sorry to hear about Sharon. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you both and with Sharon's family as this time of sadness. May memories of happy times spent together comfort you. Love, Don and Barb
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January 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amy Becker
January 19, 2008
To Sharons family, we are so sorry for your loss. Whatever you need let us know. We love you.
Bill Dodson
January 19, 2008
Frank, So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lesa & Bill Motika
January 19, 2008
Sorry to hear of your family's loss. You will be in our prayers.
Lesa & Bill Motika
Harold and Linda Davis
January 19, 2008
So sorry to here of your lose Frank . We have many wonderfull memories of our youthfull years growing up in Chatham . Will always remember Sharon and especially you.Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of saddness .
Shirley Meredith
January 19, 2008
Frank - So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy, Jimmmy, Mildred Scifers
January 19, 2008
Frank and Family our prayers are with you all. God must have needed another Angel. We can't stop thinking about you. All our Love to everyone of you.
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