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Sharon Cannon Obituary
Alton - Sharon ( Johnson) Cannon entered the world on
April 8, 1948 in S.t Louis, Missouri to the union of the late Ivian Johnson and Marjeanette ( Appleton) Johnson of East Saint Louis, IL.
Sharon graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1965.
Sharon was a hard worker and was gainfully employed throughout her life with Belleville IL County Clerk's Office, Gays Kiddie Haven (Caseyville & Bond
Ave.) She later began working for St. Francis Day Care
in 1982 in the baby room and in doing so she was promoted to Assistant Teacher followed by Lead Teacher Assistant Director and finally as Office Manager. Sharon met Thomas Raymond Cannon, a beautiful courtship leads them to join in Holy Matrimony, September 25, 1971. Together they have shared 50 years of marital bliss. To this union two beautiful children
were born, Ryan Whitney Cannon and Rainell Jai Cannon.
Sharon loved her family, teaching children, crafts, decorating, planning, gardening and her church family.
On November 13, 2021 Sharon transitioned from her
earthly home. She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Mr. & Mrs. William H. (Vivian) Cannon; other loved ones, Herron Beckley, Jonas Beckley, Alvin Appleton, Grady Appleton and Gay Nicholson (Appleton)
Sharon leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, children and granddaughter. We will forever cherish the memories of Sharon Cannon a dear wife, mother, grandma, sister and best friend gone to soon.
Visitation Saturday November 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until of service at 4:00 p.m. at Cathy M. Williams & Sons Funeral Home in Alton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Cannon
Beth and Mike Heinz
November 19, 2021
Both of my children went through St. Francis and loved having Mrs. Cannon. Even 10 years after leaving St. Francis we still have great memories of her. She was so sweet and taught them so much. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Rev. Frederick Gaddy
November 19, 2021
Pamela, Jennifer, Fred and I send our heartfelt condolences to Tom and the family in the loss of Sis. Sharon. She was a kind and loving woman and we truly had nothing but respect and love for her.
Peggy Hosford
November 18, 2021
Mrs. Cannon was a very special person and our lives are richer for having her to be part of them. She taught both of my sons in kindergarten at St. Francis. Also my grand daughter was at St. Francis and had the blessing to have enjoyed Mrs. Cannon. Our deepest sympathies to her family. Mrs. Cannon you will be missed.
Jennifer Mann and Tom Keefe
November 18, 2021
Mrs. Cannon was such a warm, friendly presence and we loved our small interactions with her at drop off and pickup at St. Francis. She helped to brighten people´s days, and she will be missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Joe Rister
November 18, 2021
Mr Cannon was a great inspiration to my 3 girls at St Francis Day Care!!
What a great person to have help and teach my children in their early years!! They loved her and their fondest memory was watching her colorful fish in the fish tank in her room!!! :):)
So sad to loose a wonderful person!!!
eric e becker
November 18, 2021
Mrs Cannon was a wonderful caring woman , sorry for the familys loss
Ramona Gebauer
November 17, 2021
With my family's deepest sympathy, may this beautiful, sweet and gentle woman have the most beautiful journey to her ever lasting home. She has touched so many lives and "raised" so many children that have benefited from her hugs, and love! Will miss my friend
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