Sharon Wilson Timmons' Obituary
Sharon M. Wilson Timmons, 76, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by her family. Sharon battled with lung disease for 27 long years.
Sharon was born September 19, 1941, in Mt. Auburn, IL to Earl Franklin and Lottie Rebecca (Adams) Bloxam.
She is survived by her six children, Marta (Darell) Edwards of Billings, MO, Diana (Jay) Oshesky of Sherman, IL, Nanette Imel of Decatur, IL, Teresa (Steve) Stika of Rantoul, IL, Brenda (Donnie Easley) Wilson of Astoria, IL and Christina “Tina” (Sabrina Bland) Wilson of Springfield, IL; a son-in-law, John Williams, Jr of Decatur, IL; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mariam “Fritz” Conaway of Decatur, IL and Shirley Lindemann of Newton, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry “Butch” Wilson; two daughters, Sherry Wilson, in infancy and Tammy Williams; three sisters; five brothers; son-in-law, Steve Imel; and two grandchildren.
Private family services will be Monday, April 9, 2018, at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to, Meals on Wheels 247 West Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL 62523 or Senior Services of Central Illinois Daily Bread Program 701 West Mason Street, Springfield, IL 62702.
The family of Sharon Wilson Timmons is being served by 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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