Sharon Louise Smart's Obituary
Sharon Louise Smart, 75, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Sharon was born January 18, 1941, in Macon County, the daughter of Mary (Canada) and Henry Smart. Sharon enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her big family. Sharon married Merle Patterson May 20, 1961. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2007.
Sharon leaves behind her siblings, Chuck, Judy, Betty, Lee, Gary and Sherry. She also leaves her children, Peggy Delossantos, Karen Bell, Rusty Hankal, Robert Patterson, Donald Patterson Sr., Ronald Patterson Sr. , Donna Osbourne, and Danny Patterson Sr. Sharon has 28 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Sharon is preceded in death by her son, Merle Patterson Jr., brother, Bob, and her sister, Charlotte.
A graveside service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016, in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Sharon may be made to the wishes of the family.
The family of Sharon L. Smart 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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