Sharon Kay Pierce
April 28, 1941 ~ February 14, 2020
Sharon Kay Pierce, 78, of Taylorville passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
Sharon was born April 28, 1941 in Taylorville, the daughter of Herschel and Rose (Maquet) Schroyer. She graduated from Stonington High School in 1959, and went on to work for Illinois Consolidated as an operator. Sharon left Consolidated to stay home and raise her kids, and later went back to work for Sangamon Paper Company where she eventually retired.
Sharon was a devout member of Davis Memorial Christian Church, always volunteering to help with anything the church needed. She also volunteered her time as a Girl Scout troop leader, and for Kid’s Club. Sharon enjoyed reading, baking, traveling anywhere with a beach, and spoiling her grandchildren as much as possible.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ronald W. Schroyer.
Sharon is survived by her daughters, Lisa (husband, Gabe) Corey of Des Plaines, and Loretta (husband, Miguel) Bonilla of Statesville, NC; grandchildren, Gabriel (wife, Elisabeth), Alexander (fiancée, Kinga Purta), George, Woodrow, Alecia, Samuel, and Louis Corey; brother, Roger (wife, Linda) Schroyer of Taylorville; sister-in-law, Dorris Schroyer of Taylorville; nephew, Steven Shroyer; and nieces, Stephanie Stivers and Sarah Heberling.
Cremation will be provided prior ceremonies.
Visitation & Memorial Ceremony: The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. until the time of ceremony at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568, with Pastor Bill Kerns officiating.
Inurnment will be held at a later date, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Davis Memorial Christian Church, 1500 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, or Taylorville Public Library, 121 W. Vine Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the Family.
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In loving memory of my Cousin Sharon – I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I hope that the love and care that she shared with you throughout the many years you had together brings you comfort and peace. I so enjoyed our chats at family reunions and the wonderful video memory is an amazing testament to the happiness she enjoyed with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless all of you – Love – Joan Schroyer Hladik & Family
So very sorry for your loss. Sharon and I had many good times growing up together. The Schroyer family ties were tightly woven. Love to all.
Carol Schroyer Brookshire and family.
My Love and Prayers go out to all of you. It’s been many years since we all have gotten together but the family ties run deep. You will always be in my heart, Sharon. Your family was very special to you and they will forever have so many memories to console them. Sending hugs. Beverly Schroyer Moder & Family