Sharon R. Irving
Sharon R. “MaMa Sharon” Irving, 53, of Springfield, died at 4:57 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on July 15, 1960 in Hinsdale, IL to John Edwin and Wilma Jean Wren Dunn. She married Robert Irving on February 23, 1980.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bob Irving; four daughters, Renee (Stephen) Boastick of Springfield, Amy (Christopher) Tutt of Auburn, Judy (Bill) Riley of Springfield and Trudy (Mike) Bernstein of Virden; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Lisa (Billy) Huddleston and Jeanie Hadley both of Columbia, KY; one brother, David (Pam) Dunn of CA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother-in-law, Clayton Hadley and one nephew, Curtis Hadley.
Sharon was a member of Kumler United Methodist Church. She loved to crochet, play BINGO, and was a die-hard Cub fan. She was the love of Bob’s life, “mom to many” and had a Heart as big as Texas. She was affectionately referred to by those close to her as “MaMa Sharon” and “Gee Gee” to her Grandkids.
She worked at Eagle Foods for 14 years and most recently was a personal assistant for the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Memorial Gathering: 4:00-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home. The family requests casual attire be worn.
Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Freeman officiating.
Memorials may be made to Kumler Outreach Program or American Cancer Society.
Becky Kennah posted on 4/13/14
I met Amy in 2nd grade so I pretty much grew up in Bob and Momma Sharon's house...every weekend the majority of the time ethier I was at their house or Amy was at mine...from the moment I meant Momma she welcomed me into her home with Love...she was always there if I needed something...thru the years she became my 2nd mom...when I was 15 we moved out of state bt we never lost touch....I could still pick up the phone and it be like we never left...when we did move back in Oct. and went to their house for dinner it was like I had never moved and momma and Bob had never met my babies and still they were their "adopted" grand babies I only wish my 3 babies could have had more time to experience the love their Grandma Sharon had...even right before she passed we took the kids to see her and she got the biggest smile on her face and was playing with my lil ones feet....I just pray she knows what an Impact she had on their life's and I will always make sure they never forget who their grandma Sharon was....Momma you are already missed more than u will ever know and even though seeing u the last time was probley the hardest thing I have ever done I'm glad I did....I'll never remember you like that I'll only remember you with that heart of gold and big smile....Thank you isn't enough for all you did for me! To Dad, Amy, Renee, Trudy & Judy I have no words....this is such an incredible loss for you all and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers....I'm here if you all need me! thank you for allowing me to be there with you all at the end! In the words of my 6 & 5 yr olds "Mommy when it rains and thunders that means Grandma Sharon is up in heaven getting strikes" Fly high momma you will live in my heart forever and always!