CARBONDALE - Sharon Jeanette Simons, 77, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Carbondale.
In honor of Sharon's life, graveside services will be at noon Tuesday, May 13, in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, where family and friends will gather to celebrate her memory and the joy she brought into
their lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the SIU Foundation, honoring her passionate commitment to the field of education.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To read the full obituary, visit www.meredithfh.com.
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Meredith Funeral Home - Carbondale300 S. University Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901

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