Sharon Wisdom Young

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

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Sharon Young Obituary

YOUNG, Sharon Wisdom, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the age of 87. Sharon was born on February 21, 1934, in Newton, Iowa to Albert and Eudora Wisdom. She grew up in Williamsport, Indiana and graduated from Hanover College. She went on to receive her master's degree in Music Education. She taught elementary music in Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Chesterfield County for over 30 years. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Kirsten Sanderford (Steve); stepsons, Neely Young (Myra) and Buck Young (Sherry); granddaughters, Taylor Combs (Justin), Gillie Henriksen (Eric), Maggie Cosby (Randy), Madeline Kahn (Aman), Hallie Sanderford, Josh Young (Kelly) and Carter Young (Elisheva); and five great-granddaughters. Those who knew her beloved beagle, Albert will be glad to know he was adopted by his veterinarian at Cary Street Veterinary Hospital. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Neely; and her parents. She had an amazing crew of fellow teachers, dubbed the "Beach Babes," who kept her young. And, as a lover of limerick writing for friends and relatives: "Sharon was a true fashionista, an icon on the scene; She stayed up all night playing cards and her mother had to intervene; She never met a stranger and shared her love with everyone she met; Her beloved beagle, Albert was her favorite loyal pet; She was an amazing teacher and friend, it was in her gene; We will miss her mischievous spirit, our favorite Dancing Queen."

A memorial service will be held at a later date once everyone is vaccinated and we can safely gather. Contributions can be made to the Richmond Animal League or Seventh Street Christian Church.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 20, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Young

10 Entries

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Jenkins

January 23, 2022

Kirsten, we were so very sorry to hear about your mother. She was always so upbeat and such a dear person. She will be missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Jerry and Aleta Jenkins

Lin Bailey

January 21, 2022

I loved Sharon! I met her when I started teaching music in Chesterfield in 1982. She was always a bright spot, so positive, and very knowledgeable.
We lost touch when I moved from Virginia. She will be missed!!!!

Liz Bagley

January 21, 2022

Oh, Kirsten and family, I was so sorry to see this. I love to remember the especially fun time we had driving out to WVA to Taylor´s wedding and back, as well as so many other great memories. Sharon was always someone you were drawn to mainly because of her spectacular sense of humor and great quips on life. I could always count on some great laughs we would share. She was a treasure and I will miss her. My love and prayers are with you all. Please let me know when her memorial will be. She was a very special, talented and fun lady....always young at heart.

Lisa Butler Woebbeking

January 20, 2022

Aunt Sharon was a lovely lady. See will be missed.

Sharon Klevesahl

January 20, 2022

There are no words to express how blessed I am to have has Sharon as a dear friend. Being one of the original Beach Babes started in 1995, I could write volumes about the many laughs and adventures we have shared not only at the beach but teaching together and playing bridge. Her friendship was a gift from God for which I am forever grateful. Sharon's dash, that line between date of birth and death, was long and filled with a life well-lived and loved. Queen Mum, I love you and will miss you deeply.

Margo Crawford Swistock

January 20, 2022

I will miss Sharon´s humor, her style and her warmth! I felt privileged to join the Beach Babes from time to time. It´s hard to believe she will only be there in spirit. Thanks for the memories, dear Sharon!

Joyce Hann

January 20, 2022

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Christine Butler Waddell

January 20, 2022

I remember when she first joined our family. She was tall, thin and so stylish. She was so kind and gracious.

Patti and Mark Machen

January 20, 2022

Too many memories to share, but we will cherish the lifetime of love from a great lady.

Beth Condyles

January 20, 2022

Sharon was an ADPi friend for 30 years. I will miss her voice when singing the blessing as she did so many times over the years when the alum group shared a meal together. Sharon was a joy to be around, always cheerful and i loved giving her rides to ADPi events.

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