Sharon (Thayer) Hartman

Sharon Hartman, 88, of rural Staunton, IL, passed away at 8:56 AM on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Villas of Holly Brook in East Alton, IL.  She was born November 4, 1935 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of the late Mark & Helen (Thorton) Thayer.  She married Dewey D. "Joe" Hartman on February 2, 1957 in Belvidere, IL & he passed away on August 27, 2023.

Sharon was a homemaker who loved to cook & entertain, hosting large groups for meals & family get-togethers.  She faithfully attended the Community Christian Church in Alton, IL, & loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, & 27 foster kids.  She also enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by five children -  Donna Jo (Buddy) Daniel of Crainhill, AL,  Danny William Hartman of Cleveland, TN,  Dori (Kenny) Rhodes of Staunton, IL,  Lee (Terry) Hancock of Litchfield, IL,  &  Bagi (Mina) Byambajov of Mongolia;  eleven grandchildren -  Autumn (Conner) Hearn,  Brooke Wacker,  Lucas Munds (Renee),  Kyle Jon Hartman (Mara),  Graham Christopher Hartman,  Ben (Esther) Rhodes,  Phil (Nicole) Rhodes,  Jake (Mia) Rhodes,  Josh (Brandi) Rabida,  Cassie (Shawn) Royer,  &  Joe Byambajov;  seventeen great grandchildren;  two sisters -  Susan (Mike) Hohm of Rockford, IL,  &  Penny Grooms of Belvidere, IL;  one brother -  Steven (Anita) Abernathy of Caledonia, IL;  & several nieces & nephews also survive.  Besides her husband & parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers -  Jimmy Thayer,  Reggie Abernathy,  &  Tommy Abernathy;  one sister -  Bonnie Hartman;  & one daughter-in-law -  Delisa Hartman.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL.  Funeral services will follow on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton, IL, with Pastor David Burger officiating.  

Memorials are suggested to either Community Christian Church of Alton, IL;  Youth with a Mission (YWAM);  or to While We Wait Foster Care (not for profit).

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