Hey sweetie! I can't wait to see you again. Please be ready to give me the Grand Tour. Love ya Sharon. 

Happy Birthday, Sharon. Life’s good but different w/o you. We talk about you & your funny Sharonisms often. You were one of a kind & hard to forget because of who you were. Save me a seat next to you. I’ll be there one day.
Ginny Renaud

Sharon, the older I get the more I miss you. I can't wait to see you again in heaven. Save me a seat, and be ready to show me around. Love ya sweetie! Doug <>

Today I always remember is the day you got to start the party in heaven. It’s also Barrett & Koy, my twin grandsons 12th birthday!!! We celebrate both. I know you are happy & loving your heavenly home. We miss you. Always are recalling Sharonisms . You could come up w/such funny things to say. Help God prepare my room close to you. I look forward to one day being able to see you again. I Love You my friend.

Happy Birthday, Sweet Friend. I sure do miss you. Nobody quite like our Sharon. Party in heaven. See you soon
Ginny Renaud

My dear Sharon, I've been thinking of you a lot lately. The older I get the more physical problems I have. I think of you in perfect health in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. I can't wait to join you. Wait in peace, I'll be there soon enough!

With love, your brother Doug <>< 

Dear Sharon, Time keeps slipping away and I still cannot believe you got to go to Heaven before me! Keep smiling and save me a seat for the time we will get to talk and laugh together again when I arrive there, too! Love looking at the photos, you were a special lady and I love you, Happy Birthday

Good Morning, Sharon!! I know heaven is your reward but here on earth I still miss you. I hope today you are dancing & laughing & waiting for us to arrive one day. You so deserve heaven & heaven deserves you. See you one day soon. Love ❤️ & miss you.
Ginny Renaud.

When I think of you being in Heaven for the last 5 years, it is hard to believe. I miss our phone conversations and your funny sense of humor so much! Sharon was such a great friend and most beautiful person I knew both inside and out! I see your smile! Love forever

My dear sister, 5 years have passed and I miss you so much. I know you're living in glory with our Lord and Savior. I can't wait to see you there! At my age, it won't be long. Get ready to show me around! I look forward to the tour and spending time with you again! Blessings to you. Doug <>

Happy birthday Sharon! Another wonderful celebration in Heaven. I can't wait to be with you there. Doug <>

Good Morning my funny friend!! Think of you often & always wish I had another day w/you. Talked to Robie & Monika & they are taking good care of each other & never letting their love for you & Larry die. Our life has changed w/Mark’s illness. I need Robie to teach me how to do this “caretaker “ roll. We’ll all get to you so save me a seat. Love & miss my funny friend.

Dear Sharon,
I know you're resting peacefully. Just want you to know that whenever I go the bagel store for a supply, I always pick up a blueberry bagel for you. I put them in my freezer, but it's getting too full. I'm going to start eating them because that's what you'd want me to do. Miss you sweetheart. Peter

Sharon rest in peace . . . And in heaven there is an abundant supply f peace, happiness, and joy for all who love Christ. Thank God you found Jesus! Happy Birthday, Jeff.

Post by Jeff Sloan. Dear Sharon, I love and miss you, and I'm sorry you're not here. You and Robie had a good life. I look forward to be reunited with you soon. Love Jeff.

Time does have a way of healing. The memory of the lilt of your laughter and sweetness of your soul linger and will do so forever. Right now I'm on my way to bring you a dozen blueberry bagels, so I can give them to you next time we meet. Sleep well, sweet Sharon.

To my dear sweet sister Sharon. Just wanted to say how much I miss you. I think of you often and I can't wait to be reunited in heaven. What a wonderful time that will be! I hope your having a big party there today. I can hardly imagine what that would even look like in the presence of the Lord. Wish I was with ya. Until we meet again, you have all my love. Your brother, Douglas <>

From Jeff: Happy Birthday Sharon! I love you and miss you and wish you were here. You would be 68 today if you were here. Maybe in heaven you are having a big party with friends and loved ones. Love Jeff

Dear Sharon, wowser - two years in the Kingdom! What I'd give to see what you see and experience right now. As I age and my health declines, I know our reunion is closer than ever. I pray that you will be front and center in the greeting party to receive me when I arrive. I can't wait for you to show me around. Then as soon as possible, I want to see my Lord and Savior. What a day that will be! Peace and grace be your sweetie! With all my love, Doug <>

It's been two years since you have gone to heaven. In heaven it may just seem like a couple of days, but here it's been two long, long years. We miss you and look forward to being with you again in heaven and happy forever. Love always, your brother Jeffery.

Good morning, Sharon. I know you are there. I feel your presence everyday. No doubt you are in charge of entertainment & making other angels laugh. You were good at that. Mark & I still things you said as "Sharonisms." Even tho you have been gone 2 years you are still very much w/us. Looking forward to having Robie & Monika visit later this month. No doubt we will all be remembering you. Love you to the moon and back. Save me a seat. Ginny Renaud

This is still unbelievable that you are not on earth! I like to imagine you walking with your Mom and my Mother along garden paths with Jesus! I know we never know when we may be together again, but I do hope we will have many long talks again like we used to! You are missed, your sweet smiles and encouragement and love is with my in my heart! Love ya Sharon!

When I think it's been another year not seeing you in person, I can imagine you are dancing by a garden of all your favorite flowers hand in hand with your Mom and all your loved ones in Heaven! Tell Jesus I am not quite ready to depart earth, but help orchestrate my mansion to be close to yours so we can party together like the old days! I love you forever Sharon and miss your sweet humor and smile. Your friend, Nina

It's been a year since Sharon was called home! One night while I was up with her she told me there was a song she wanted Played at her funeral,,it goes.   I had the time of my life and I owe it all to you,,

She said it was for Robie.  We love and miss you...Jeffery.

My sweet Sharon, it's been a year since you have left my side. Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. I will always have you in my heart with wonderful memories of our life together. I will forever treasure those memories my sweet Sharon. Your Robie

To my dear sweet sister. It's hard to believe that you've been gone for a year. I think of you often and reach for the phone before I realize what I'm doing. It's still hard being the ones left behind. However, I can take comfort knowing that we'll one day be reunited. I would give anything to experience the peace and joy that you now know, being in the presence of our Lord. In time I will be with you again. Until then, know that you are always in my heart. Love always. Douglas <>

Sweet Sharon,
Every time I stop into the Bagel Shop I think of your enjoyment of blueberry bagels and how you used to laugh and call me your Rabbi
when I brought you some. Becky and I miss your charming humor and delightful company. Love for you, always. Peter & Becky Spirer

Dear Sharon, I still miss you as much as ever and my heart is still broken. I talk to you often and hope you will give me strength, which many times you do. I know you are at peace in a loving place. I have had many changes in my life lately, but still turn to you for strength and advise. I love and miss you greatly. Alice

Sharon I cannot believe that you have been in Heaven now a whole year! It is still hard thinking about you not being here. But hopefully
we will all be together again in Heaven, and you have met my Mom
and Dad there and having plenty of time getting to see all those that
went on to our other world ahead of us. My hope is in our Lord, our future is better than anything we could possible dream about here!!! Love and admire your courage and walk here on earth! Nina

Sharon you will always be remembered for being a great person and life-long friend to my parents and myself. You were a go-getter with a lot of drive during your working years. My parents would comment on the hard work and success that you and Robie worked to achieve and so that also enabled me as an entrepreneur, knowing that it could be done. It wasn't until your later years that I really got to know you on a personal basis. You made me laugh a lot and we had the best times in the RV hanging out and cooking our bacon cheeseburgers! I appreciate you and your friendship! You will forever be missed! I'm sending you kisses from Schatzie and I and I hope you get them. Rest in peace sweet Sharon.

To my dearest niece Sharon . My love for you started when you were a small child and extended to you recent passing when you joined our Lord. Over the years you provided caring and love for your friends and family. Your sense of humor was special. I will certainly miss your calls and my responses. Thank you so much for these and especially for you and Robie hosting our family reunion in '95. Those memories will be with all of us forever. Now you are with the lord's saint which include your family an friends. Again, my special love to you forever. Uncle Jim

Robie,
David and I are saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. The care expressed in the relationship you shared was truly an inspiration even to those of us who did not know you well. We were impressed by you both from the first moment we met you over a real estate transaction. Please accept our sincere condolences. David Greysmith and Lorraine Milan

My Auntie Sharon was so full of life and joy. She was beautiful inside and out. She was also a firecracker sometimes. My favourite memory with her is from when I was little and we went to a restaurant for dinner. The love between her and my Uncle Robie was unmatched. I remember hoping I would one day have a love like theirs. She will certainly be missed.

Uncle Robie, I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and miss you.

Having never had the pleasure of meeting Sharon and not having seen my cousin Robie for over 40 years it was so nice to visit this memorial website. It was wonderful to read about Sharon and Robie's adventures and see what a lovely woman with whom Robie shared his life. I would like to offer my condolences to all Sharon's family and friends as they have lost a wonderful woman.

My dear Sharon, we can't believe that you are gone but we would like to believe that where ever you are now, you are free of pain. Tom and I will always treasure the times we have shared with you and Robie - whether it was going to Memphis in Butter, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef or RV'ing around this wonderful country...we are so blessed we got to do some rv'ing with you and Robie...what wonderful memories we have in our Friendship Pantry. Memories that we will draw on when we miss you sorely. Tom and I have been privileged to have had your friendship. We love you and Robie heaps. Love always, Tom and Betty

We will miss you dearly Sharon. You always brightened our days with insightful observations on life. Much love.

Todd & Michelle

A week ago today I lost my best girl, my friend Sharon. Sharon and I liked each other from the beginning in the early 70s. Robie and Larry were already best buddies since their College Park high school days. In time Sharon became my American sister and we became more like family. Larry too was always very fond of his girl Sharon. We had our best vacations with Robie and Sharon. So many good memories and I cherish them all. 
When I lost Larry in 2010 Robie and Sharon were here in their motor coach back at the barn. I don’t know what I would have done without them in those dark hours! I can still hear Sharon’s comforting words in that sweet caring tone of hers, “Oh baby, Larry would want you to be okay”.
What a friend I had in Sharon! I truly miss her so.
Good night my Sunshine girl! I love you Sharon.

Sharon, my sweet, funny, caring cousin.... I have so many wonderful memories of visiting in Jackson and Raymond and looking up to my older beautiful cousin.  My sincere condolences to Robie, Doug, Jeff and all the rest of the family. You will be so missed but always in my thoughts.

So it has been a week, pretty much, since Sharon died, and I have spent much of that time thinking and dreaming about and with her. How does a relationship of only a few years leave such an indelible and undeniable imprint on a life? 

Firstly, I note from Robie's comments that Sharon left us at around 4:15 p.m., further confirming what was earlier established by my brother in law, Gary Britton, as the official commencement of cocktail hour. I will continue to raise a glass at on or around 4 p.m. for those that I hold dear.

I met Sharon in the early '80's while working for Ernie Miller in Salem at Mortgage Bancorporation. We became friends and confidants, sharing much of our lives with the other, around work and over lunches at such notable establishments as the Court Street Dairy, among others, where one of the requirements of a decent meal was the presence of French's Mustard, at least to Sharon.

She remained a friend through thick and thin, contributing in a way that only she could do to the richness and complexity of life. I note many references to wit in these tributes, even to "Sharonisms", as I would also be inclined to call them, and I would like to share a few of my own. 
As I think back, and as Monika said recently, there was more than one Sharon, particularly as a result of her aneurism. Thus, these "Sharonisms" can be attributed to Sharon 1, or 2, or even, perhaps, 3, given her career changes as well as health issues. 

So, here goes. Sharon # 1, the person I first came to know, introduced me to proper southern belle-ism and how one should engage the gallantry of a gentleman by the proper relinquishment of one's "hanky", ie. dropping it to the ground and feigning helplessness. Sharon #2, real estate magnate, explained to me, among other things, that all a woman really needed (sorry, Robie) was a washing machine with a really good spin cycle. And Sharon #3, post aneurism, perhaps the funniest of all, offered these gems. While at a party of our friends, she was approached by a woman who asked if she was my husband, Jeff's, mother, Jeff being 5 years younger than Sharon.. Sharon's response;
" I can see we are not going to be friends!" And when Robie showed Jeff and me a photo of a much younger and undeniably beautiful bikinied Sharon, she said "Well, that ship has sailed". 

Humor aside, I count Sharon as one of the seminal influences in my life, one of those friends who stays with you regardless of life's vagaries and the separations that occur as a result, forgiving and welcoming at each turn. I have been enriched immeasurably as a result of a chance encounter in the early '80s and I will be forever grateful. 

She recently asked me if I was happy, wondering if she should have stepped in at a time when I was making a significant life choice. Clearly, her decision not to influence me had weighed on her. I told her that I was happy with the person that I had become but it occurred to me later that I could have done more to reassure her because she clearly had carried that concern with her for years. Truly an amazing friend!

As I read these tributes, I realize how much there was about Sharon that I didn't know, names of friends, places, events outside of my experience with her, and I am struck by that. How is it possible that someone so important to me does not know everyone and everything in my life and vice versa? She was remarkable, genuine, caring, funny, loving, smart, irreplaceable, forever in our hearts.

And then there is Robie. Sharon called me once and thanked me for "talking politics " with Robie, which basically meant arguing with him, since we didn't agree on such matters. We all know how incredibly loving and amazing Robie was with Sharon through an extraordinarily difficult situation. She could not have had or hoped for a more amazing friend and husband. Robie, you are my hero; I am grateful and so thankful that Sharon had you in her life, for all of it's richness. Know that you are both loved.

Dear Sweet Aunt Sharon I am flooded w memories as I sit here thinking about you & Uncle Robie! What a loss to this world and to us who love you so! I bet you are lighting up heaven with your amazing brilliant personality.....growing up you guys always made me feel so special and once I was grown you still did and I loved seeing you when you came here to Atlanta. Beyond sad that that won't happen again.....a favorite thought is when I flew on a plane for the first time to come and see you guys-was I 6??? What an amazing time to spend with you guys! You loved all who you met and your quick wit were such a joy! I will miss you always....heaven is blessed to have you

Robie, we were deeply saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. She was so thoughtful and generous, with a sharp wit and endearing sense of humor. We remember many of her "Sharonisims" with a smile on our faces and fondness in our hearts. We are honored to be able to call you both, neighbors and friends, and cherish the times we had together when we lived in Salem. Liz and Jim

Sharon, you will be dearly missed. You and Robie are among the most generous and gregarious friends I have; always so warm and welcoming. I’ll miss your updates (go-to-theater; rent-it; skip-it) on films, your lovely smile, your (sometimes naughty) sense of humor, and our sharing of Broadway musicals and stars, not to mention the Oscars and Tonys. My family sends their love and prayers. We are all the better for having shared time with you.

My Dear Sharon, as your sister in law for over 44 years I will never forget the first time we met and the good times in those young years that we spent together. I know their were times we didn't talk for years but when we did it was like yesterday. You always kept up with me and what was going on in my life and for that I am so grateful. I will miss you so much! I know you are in Heaven now and are the angel that will watch over us all from there. You will be so, so missed. All my love to you. Mary

Sweet Sharon. Becky and I are honored to have had you and Robie in our lives these past few years. Dinners at Nancy and Ralph's, and just hangin' out sharing stories and laughs. You were one of Princess' favorite people, and she had impeccable taste. I enjoyed my bagel deliveries and will share one with you in the not too distant future. With love, Peter (your Rabbi) & Becky

"Sharon,You were such a Blessing to me and Randall! You brought so much joy to all who knew you...You were like a sister to me and I always looked forward to your visits to Georgia and getting to spend time with you!! The memories of all the times we got to spend with you and Robie; the fun,the laughter but most of all your unwavering strength and bravery...You taught me so much about never giving up and no matter how tough things were you counted your blessings and woke up with a happy heart everyday!! You had a love for Robie like no other! You always told me how blessed you were to have him in your life and how grateful you were for all he did for you! I miss you sweet Sharon..I will miss our talks on the phone..You kept me laughing with your quick wit! My heart is heavy...I love you Dear Friend..I will miss you!!"
 Teresa

Robie, Kristie and I are sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I can't begin to imagine the pain you must feel having lost your best friend of 42 years. I know the pain will eventually ease, but the cherished memories will always remain.

To my friend Sharon. You were so much braver than I am. You were the best friend a girl could have ever asked for. I know you have joined your Mom and Dad. I see you all smiling and holding each other. I know Robie will continue forward, but always wishing you were by his side. My heart is broken, but I know you are watching over us. I want to make you proud.

It's hard to think of Robie without Sharon. The Month we spent in Arizona with you were blessed. Marnie and I could once again see what true love looked like. You two had a special relationship, and we were blessed by it. We will miss you Sharon and thank You for the Memories you gave. Love Reg & Marnie

Sharon, Your beloved Robie called today to let us know that you are no longer with him. My heart breaks for Robie, as I know how much he is going to miss your smile and being there with him all the time. We are all going to keep those wonderful memories that you gave us. The dry wit sense of humor, always seeing the brighter side of things and making us cry out loud with all your jokes. Even after having your stroke didn't keep you down, in fact you had the strong will to keep going until you and Robie traveled over 1,000/s of miles traveling with Butter Bug in that mansion on wheels....visiting your friends and visiting all your family across the US. I have always admired your love and family. We will miss you and be eternally thankful for having you as our friend. Robie please do come to visit us soon so we can have a mini reunion. Stay healthy and remember we will all be reunited in Heaven upon our deaths on Earth, with hope and faith, there will be a place for all of us to get back together and celebrate in eternity with Jesus all together!!! Sharon will have all our menu planned and party plans in the making and I hope she is waiting at the gates to give us a big hug and smile us as we cross over to her Heavenly Home, for we all know Sharon was an angel to so many. Love to you Sharon and Robie!

I will never forget the great times shared with you Sharon during your many visits to Georgia. You definitely kept us on our toes with your wit, which was impossible to top! You will be missed by all of us Sharon who had the opportunity to know and love you. And to you Robie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.