Sharon Ann Leith's Obituary
Sharon Ann Leith, 65, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her husband by her side.
Sharon was born April 20, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of William and Dorothy (Cox) Whalen. She was a loan clerk for Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. She worked for the credit union for twenty two years. She married Chris Leith in Decatur on July, 17, 1992. They shared twenty two years together. She enjoyed shopping, lunch with her sisters and friends, and giving gifts, as she was so passionate to give to others.
Sharon leaves behind her husband Chris Leith of Decatur; her parents. William and Dorothy Whalen of Decatur; brother, Michael (Gina) Whalen of Decatur; sisters, Davena (Mark) Ziemer of Decatur, Debbie (Joel) Klein of Sterling, IL; Lori Heise of Decatur; a host of nieces and nephews, and her two loving feline companions, Zoe and Chloe.
Sharon was preceded in death by her twin sister, Karen Grant, brother-in-law, Vince Leith, mother-in-law, Charlene Leith.
Services to celebrate Sharon’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.
The family of Sharon Ann Leith is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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