Sharon Kay Jackson, age 67, of Carol Stream, Illinois, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home. She was born August 11, 1942 on the family home five miles south of Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Lewis Bigelow and Hazel Fay Tener Holladay. She worked most recently as a Tax Preparer of H & R Block. She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, Illinois where she was involved with a number of ministries including the Pathways Sunday School Class, Serving Our Savior, and Heart to Heart. She was a member of the Wheaton Garden Club, enjoyed gardening, bowling, tennis, golf, bicycling, cooking, flower arrangements, and hospitality. She is survived by her husband of 45 years and seven days, John; two sons, Jason (Agnieszka) Jackson of Carol Stream, Illinois, and Jeremiah (Jennifer) of Carol Stream, Illinois; four grandchildren, Elsie, Lucas, Mark, and Gabriel; her brother Larry (Patricia) Holladay of Hillsboro; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a nephew Rodney Holladay. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 in the Chapel at the Hillsboro Church of Christ, where she and John were married. John Porter of the Hillsboro Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel. A visitation and funeral service was held on Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Grace Baptist Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. The family asks that donations be made to Grace Bible Church, 398 W. Eggleston Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126. You can visit www.christianfuneralservices.com for more information or to sign our on-line register, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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Dear John, Larry & Family...
I was devastated to hear of Sharons' passing...she was a great classmate and a dear friend, but I had no idea she had been fighting her own health battles for so long. God certainly has a beautiful Angel to add to His choir!
My deepest sympathy is extended to you all, and I pray the memories you've shared throughout the years will sustain you in the days ahead.
Leslie (Ludwick) Ramsey, HHS Class of 1960
Dear Jackson and Holliday Families,
It is with deep regret and sadness as I learned of Sharon's passing. She was a great friend in High School and we kept in touch through family newsletters every Christmas.
I realized that her cancer had come back but I didn't know of the suffering that she must have endured. I know that your family will miss her so very much. She was such such a sweet person. God has his plan and we never know when or how we will fit in to it, but I know Sharon must surely have a place of honor.
I had planned to come to the service today but I was Ill myself.
God bless you all.
Shirley (Gray) Unger Classmate and Friend Class Of 1960
Sorry we couldn't attend Sharon's funeral service at Hillsboro.
Our deep sympathy and prayers are with you.
so sorry for your sudden loss. we are still grieving over our loss also. It helps to know others care!!