By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, November 18, 2018

    4:00-8:00 pm and

    Monday, November 19, 2018

    8:00 to 10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, November 19, 2018

    10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Sharon Sue Lindley (Nee Stewart), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, November 15, at her residence with her family by her side.

    Sharon was born on September 8, 1945, to Melvin “Jake” and Henrietta (Nee Long) Stewart, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On October 23, 1965, she married Dale W. Lindley, in Pocahontas, IL.

    Sharon was a sweet and loving wife and mother.  She loved her family, her friends and her church.  She was a member of the Cross of Victory Church where she was part of the Praise and Worship Team.  She was passionate about God and loved sharing her faith.  She enjoyed reading her Bible and learning to play the piano and guitar.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and getting together with family and friends.   While being a Navy wife, she experienced living in New Jersey, California, Midway Island, Illinois and Virginia.  After Dale’s retirement from the Navy, she and her family then returned to their hometown of Pocahontas, IL.

    She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dale Lindley, Pocahontas, IL; four children, April (Dan Blankenship) Paul, Sorento, IL, Suzanne (James) Arter, Breese, IL, David (Shawna) Lindley, Collinsville, IL, Jan (Michael) Koonce, Texarkana, TX; seven grandchildren, Crystal (Matthew) Blankenship, Haley Stevenson, Brittany Arter, Dalten, Caleb, Adrea and Aaron Lindley; two great-grandchildren, Jase and Sloane Blankenship; sister, Shelley (Brian) Brown, Greenville, IL; aunt, Belinda (Richard) Lachler, Coulterville, IL; uncle, Robert A. Long, Pocahontas, IL; nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Henrietta Stewart; grandson, Jacob Arter; brother, Larry Eugene Stewart, at birth; sister, Judith A. Lindley.

    Memorials may be made to the Cross of Victory Church or the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation.

    Visitation: Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 4:00-8:00 pm, and Monday, November 19, 2018, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Funeral: Monday, November 19, 2018, at 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Clergy: Pastor Ronald Lindley and Pastor Paul “Bud” Hall

    Interment: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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8 Condolences
 
  1. Beth Gault / November 16, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Jan, I am so very sorry to hear of loss of your dear Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hope you have special time with your family honoring your Mother’s life and are comforted by your cherished memories.

    Peace be with you, With love,
    Beth Gault

  2. Nancy Arter Bowman / November 16, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    Such a beautiful lady. She’s living in Heaven,…..such a glorious fact.
    Praying for famiily. Love you Suzzanne. 💖

  3. Mary Green / November 16, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. june boggy / November 17, 2018 at 8:57 am

    June Boggy November 17th . 9:17 A. M. So sorry to hear of Sharon`s passing. I have known all of the Lindley`s & Stewart families since I lived in Pocahontas . May God bless you in your sorrow.

  5. Patty Hill / November 17, 2018 at 10:51 am

    I am sorry for your loss.Sending lots of prayers to all.She was a very special lady.

  6. Rob and Claudine / November 17, 2018 at 11:19 am

    So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the Lord and the knowledge she is in His kingdom.

  7. Stephen File / November 17, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Allow me to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is one of the biggest losses that can be suffered by anyone. May you find God’s presence with you as you journey through the time of grief.

  8. Marvin & Yvonna Roach / November 19, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as we read this. We always knew her to be a nice person with such a sweet spirit. Be comforted by the words that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”. You know where she is today and she is at rest. Praise God you will see her again.

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