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Official Obituary of

Sharon Joyce Sharpe

July 16, 1953 ~ January 25, 2026 (age 72) 72 Years Old

Sharon Sharpe Obituary

Sharon Joyce Sharpe, 72, of Carterville, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Herrin Hospital.

She was born on July 16, 1953, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Betty Lou (Scott) and Gilbert J. Sharpe.

Sharon is survived by her sons, Brian Kanatzer, and Keith (Tonya) Kanatzer; grandchildren, Keyshla Perkins, and Raine, Rileigh, Sabrina, Keenan, Madison, Hayden Kanatzer; several great grandkids; and best friend, Rhonda Lou Tuggle.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.

Sharon worked for Federal Mobile Company, where she served as an inspector. In her free time, she enjoyed going to garage sales and spending time with her friends.

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville assisted the family with cremation services.

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