Sharon R. Baker

Apr 17th, 1939 - Jan 29th, 2016
11 Guests

Visitation:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Tue, Feb. 2nd, 2016 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM

Service:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Tue, Feb. 2nd, 2016 1:00 PM

Burial:

Egyptian Memorial Gardens

Tue, Feb. 2nd, 2016 2:00 PM

Sharon R. Baker

Herrin- Sharon Rae Baker, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45 AM, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

She was born on April 17, 1939 in Chittyville to Shellie Ray and Hattie Irene (Suddath) Burgess. She married Richard M. Baker on January 30, 1960 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2006.

Sharon was retired, having formerly worked for 25 years as the Office Manager for Dr. Kane in Herrin and most recently as a Sitter at Herrin Hospital.

She was an active member of the First Christian Disciples of Christ Church in Marion and a former member of the Page Turners Book Club. Sharon was a professional bass fisherman who travelled extensively throughout the Bass N Gals Pro Circuit. She will be dearly missed by her close friends and family.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Shellie Rae Stodghill and boyfriend Jonathan Wheeler of Carterville

Grandchildren:

Seth Stodghill and wife Daphne of Clarksville, TN

Birgit Collins and husband Scott of Countryside, IL

Ashley Wheeler of Naples, FL

Whitney Hurwitz and husband Brandon of Dallas, TX

Great grandchildren- Robbie and Reiss Collins of Countryside, IL

Sister- Dian Roberts and husband Harold of Ballwin, MO

Step-brother- Bryan Bush of St. Charles, MO

Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Bill Rucker and Dr. David Burgess will officiate. Burial will follow at Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service, Tuesday, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Memorial donations are suggested to Williamson County Programs on Aging or the Marion First Christian Church and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.




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11 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Bonnie Gentry

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: January 31, 2016

    My sincere sympathy to the family of Sharon. She was a great person. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Fly high with the Angels now Sharon. You are at peace now and without pain. I’ll always remember you telling me your health situation about eight months ago. God Bless!!

  • Guest: John and Jane Alsop

    From: Florence, Oregon

    Date: January 31, 2016

    Sharon was a long time friend of our family. She was a lovely person and we shall miss her.
    Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of Sharon’s family and friends.

  • Guest: Snyder E Herrin II

    From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Date: February 1, 2016

    Sharon was a dear friend and classmate from the second grade thru high school. She was very caring and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I always looked forward to visiting with her when I visited Herrin. It is hard to express true emotions at a time like this. May her family take comfort in pleasant memories and celebrate the life that Sharon lived.

  • Guest: Paula Calcaterra Gabby

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: February 1, 2016

    Deepest sympathy.

  • Guest: Heather Laughland-Etherton

    From: Murphysboro, Illinois

    Date: February 2, 2016

    Shellie, Jon & family:

    It was a pleasure to have known your mother. God bless you in your time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Guest: Debbie (Ridgway) Cockerell and Yolanda (Ridgway) Myers

    From: Royalton, Illinois

    Date: February 2, 2016

    Sending our condolences and sincere sympathy to all of the family of Sharon. She was such a blessing in our late mother’s life, a family friend, a one of a kind lady, and just a true pleasure to know. May God send His peace and comfort on your lives as you pass through this most difficult time.

  • Guest: Becky & Joe Dewees

    From: Winchester, Illinois

    Date: February 3, 2016

    With sympathy to Shellie and family

  • Guest: Jean Kane

    From: Kissimmee, Florida

    Date: February 7, 2016

    Dear Shellie, Dr. Dan and I were saddened to hear that Sharon had passed. She was a true and loyal friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Seth and family.

  • Guest: Robin Deck

    From: Key West, Florida

    Date: February 16, 2016

    Sharon was a dear friend whom I met in junior high. We became reacquainted and close friends in 2010. She was a wonderful confidant, always there for me in good and hard times. She LOVED her family and adored her husband. I will miss her so much.

  • Guest: CHRIS HOUSTON

    From: Cookson, Oklahoma

    Date: February 19, 2016

    I am sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. I have many sweet memories of fishing the old Bass’n Gal tournaments back in the “good old days.” May God comfort all of you as only He can do.

  • Guest: Burma Thomas

    From: Scottsboro, Alabama

    Date: February 19, 2016

    Sorry to hear about Sharon’s passing. My sympathy to the friends and family of Sharon.