Sharon Jo Kramer
May 14, 1947 ~ July 4, 2020
Sharon Jo Kramer, 73, of Taylorville, passed away at 8:23 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at home with her family at her side.
Sharon was born May 14, 1947 in Taylorville, the daughter of Clarence and Marcella (Redman) Denning. She married Bernard “Barney” Kramer on April 4, 1985 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2017.
Sharon graduated from Taylorville High School in 1965. She worked for Essen Hardware, Davis Memorial Christian Church, Christian County Medical Clinic, and then retired from Springfield Clinic. Sharon was a devoted and active member of Davis Memorial Christian Church, where she was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Sharon went out to eat with “The Girls” every Wednesday night at Whit’s End, and she loved vacationing at her time share in Pigeon Forge.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Susan (Dunn) Pumphrey; sister, Ruth Ann Hendricks; and step-son, Randy Kramer.
Sharon is survived by her children, Bob (wife, Paula) Dunn, and Gena Dunn, both of Taylorville; grandchildren, Danielle Morrison, Garrett Pumphrey, Cassie (husband, Brandon) Rush, Clinton Pumphrey, Ellie Pumphrey, Savanah (fiancé, Evan Burgett) Dunn, Marissa Heinz, and Quint Dunn; great grandchildren, Ryleigh Rush, Victoria Pumphrey, Kaden Rush, Christopher Pumphrey, and Beckett Rush; sister, Janet (husband, David) Hendricks of Taylorville; step-daughter, Deb Kramer; step-daughter-in-law, Kay Kramer; step-grandchildren, Mike Kramer, and Krista (husband, Andy) Turner; step-great grandchildren, Arlo Turner, and Sophie Kramer; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville. In keeping with CDC guidelines, only 50 guests at a time will be allowed to visit in the funeral home.
Private family ceremonies will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Kerns officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Christian County Senior Citizens Center, 701 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, or Davis Memorial Christian Church, 1500 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
To Sharon’s family:
I was so sorry to read that Sharon had passed. Her 1965 buddies and my 1966 buddies met through Pat Merano. We shared laughs and stories. Sharon is resting now in the gentle arms of Jesus.
With deep sympathy,
Patty Barry
So sorry to hear about a Sharon. She was a lovely lady.
Enjoyed talking with her.
Sympathy to the family!
Sharon was always kind of quiet at work. However, she had a wry sense of humor! CCMC started selecting an employee of the month, and have a tea for the one selected. The very first tea, Sharon took it heart and wore white gloves and black cat eye glasses! It was her standard attire for every tea after that! I will miss you, Sharon….
Sending condolences to Sharon’s family. I was blessed to know her. I remember the fun we had as children growing up in Taylorville. The hay rides, school, birthday parties. The joy in her eyes when we would meet as adults when she came to Tennessee, the shopping trips at Tanger Outlet, the meals we shared in Pigeon Forge and at my home, the pictures we took. I will miss this wonderful woman, my friend.
I am so very sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was a sweetheart and I always enjoyed working with her on various church activities. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
So very sorry for your loss
My wife and I will include your family in our prayers for strength through the coming days.
So sorry to learn of Sharon’s passing. I so enjoyed chatting with her as we worked at the Christian County Clinic. We always had plenty to chat about and catch up on in our lives. I loved her gentle spirit and ready smile. She was always so pleasant , friendly and I will miss her. You have lost a dear Mother, and time passing will help the pain of your loss but you will always miss her. May she be in God’s Grace and Presence and may God’s love enfold you with peace.
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was such a kind sole and will be missed by all who knew her. She is now in Heavenly arms.
Prayers for her family.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Tom & Sally Dickerson
Gena, Bob and family. Please accept our condolences on the death of your Mom. Sharon was a great and kind lady! 😢
Gena and Bob and the rest of the family,
Your mother was a kind and gentle woman. You have our most sincere sympathy.
Bob & Deb Jelley
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Alll the years I knew her, as a co-worker and a relative, she was always smiling. I know her absence is greatly felt by many. My apologies for being absent for visitation as I was out of town.
My Condolences,
Diane McWard-Sullivan
So sorry for your loss I know you all will miss her she was always so sweet and always had a smile on her face I enjoyed our conversations at church
So sorry about your mom’s passing. I’m sure you will miss her dearly.
Sharon was always wonderful to me even in the strangest circumstances. It was evident that she adored her family and was always so supportive of them. She will definitely be missed. My heart goes out to all of you during this time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was always so nice and helpful as we worked together at CCMC. And I know she had a sense of humor also—-fun lady! I know she’ll be missed. My deepest sympathy for Gena and the whole family.
I’ve known Sharon for a long time. She was such a lovely lady. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Sincerely
Carolyn Roberts