Sharon Garro Obituary

As an old friend of Sharon's from her Army days, I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was such a lovely, vibrant lady, we will all miss her greatly. My condolences and prayers go out to George and the family.

Sharon now has a permanent memorial website.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Loving-Memory-of-Sharon-Louise-Hughes-Garro/130365660357334

Please feel free to visit and upload any pictures you have of her and share your memories!

Thank you all so much for you thoughts and prayers. You are incredible.

As her close friend and navy veteran my heart will never leave Captain Sharon and the tears from God still keep her in my mind and soul.

You can't think of Sharon without smiling. She was, without a doubt, the nicest, most considerate, and caring person I've ever known. Sharon would light up every room she entered with her positive attitude, beautiful smile, and gorgeous hair that always looked perfect. I love that she loved: desserts, sharing her homemade treats, sunshine, warm weather, living life to the fullest and most of all...her wonderful family and friends. Sharon was one-of-kind, good people! Her goodness lives on in Natalie, Nick and George. She is missed.

Sweet, beautiful Sharon - what a blessing and privilege it has been to know you and call you my dear friend. You are truly my hero, teaching me how to be a more compassionate and accepting person and such an amazing inspiration as you battled your illness. You handled it with such grace and dignity, always keeping your door and heart open to all. I love you and will miss you so much, but I know you are with all the other angels now flying with that beautiful free spirit of yours. We pray for comfort and peace for George, Natalie, Nick, Lynn, Sharon's parents, and the rest of her family as you go through this very difficult time. You are all in our prayers. With love, Kerry and Joe

Sharon was such a generous lady, she shared so many things with my daughter Audrey, taking her places she couldn't have gone and opening her home to her so generously. Always a bag of frozen cranberries in the freezer for her. She was one of those people who just knew what others needed. Our condolences and heart felt sadness that the world isn't as bright without her. Shaw-Hassed Family

Dearest George, Natalie and Nick,
There are no words to express such a great loss of your Mom and of your wife. Visiting and spending time with all of you over the years George has shown us what a gentle, kind and loving husband and father you have been and are. Sharon was blessed to have you as you were blessed to have her as well. When your Mom would speak about you, Natalie and Nick, her face was one big smile. She truly loved you both. Cherish her memories and find comfort and strength in family and let God do the rest.

Farewell my beloved cherished friend Sharon from the tiny boro of Ingram where we grew up together and had many happy moments we shared together. Knowing you are in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, I pray I will see you again when it is time for me to leave this world.

Dear George and family...our prayers are with you as we prepare to celebrate Sharon's life.....during her illness, Sharon demonstrated such strength and hope, while also remaining the sweet, caring person that we all knew.....we also witnessed a very nice family filled with love for one another......George, you were exceptional in your dedication, love and care of Sharon.....she left all of us with many wonderful memories....may the many cherished moments you shared, grant you peace and comfort....Sally & Jim Maurer

dear george, natalie and nick, tim and i are so very sorry you've lost sharon, such a lovely, sweet and wonderful wife and mom. regretfully,we cannot attend the memorial services.please know we will be thinking of you all,with fond and peaceful feelings. sharon has been on our minds so frequently these past months,especially remembering that she was responsible for tim and i meeting years ago.we'll hold you in our hearts tomorrow. much love, eileen and tim joy.

George...you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we know Sharon is finally at peace and with the Lord. Know that you have many friends surrounding you.

Beautiful Sharon with the song in her voice...as a fellow AGD Sorority Sister in her Pledge Class at PSU in 1966, I was honored to have spent many wonderful hours and youthful happy experiences with our Sharon. No one epitomized the true word of "Friend" more than she. Years pass and times change, but the memories I have with Sharon and our AGD Sisters will never fade since they are some of the best in my life. We will miss you. God Bless your wonderful family in this time of sorrow. Love, Patty Vanyo

Dear George, words cannot ease the pain for your loss, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown

Sharon will be smiling down on all of us and she will live in all of our hearts. To have known her is to have been blessed.

Sharon will be a shining star forever. She was an incredible woman who had such a beautif

I didn't know Sharon, I just saw that she passed from brain cancer. I lost my husband 9 years ago to this horrible disease. You have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers. Please know that she is healed and in heaven, waiting to be reunited with her. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

It was always so nice having wonderful neighbors such as yourselves. I glad I finally decided to crash your Cabo vacation and include our family. It's a beautiful place and enjoyed the company. Sharon has always been there for everyone, including myself I'm going to miss her so much. Im sure she's already made plenty of friends in heaven and we all have special angels watching over us because of her.

It is odd that there is a place to help you search for words...there are no words that equal the kindness of a heart that ceases to beat. Sharon had a kindness and I am grateful to have known her, but even more fortunate that she touched the life of my son, Justin. He always thought that Sharon was special and sometimes I thought he found her to be as much as his friend as Natalie was. I will forever treasure the transparency of her kindness and sincerity.

My heart goes out to the Garro and Hughes families and all of those that knew Sharon. Such a beautiful person. I wish I could have seen the angels faces when she showed up on their door step. John Malanchak (Jackson, MS) Montour High School Class of 66'.

I remember after I was diagnosed with breast cancer she was my first comforting call to tell me it was all going to be fine. I don't think I ever told her what that meant to me. Thank you Sharon we will miss you dearly.

We will always remember Sharon as a beautiful, engaging, warm-hearted and very special person. Sharon and George were the very first friends we met in the KCE neighborhood. We have so many wonderful memories of our 15 years spent in KC and many of them include Sharon and George. Sharon was a gifted hostess who made everyone feel special and welcomed in her home. We will never forget the very special evening Sharon planned on the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, where she totally re-created the menu of the first class dining room with impeccable detail. We will cherish the photographs where we were all dressed in era attire. Of course, it is Sharon's beautiful smile which stands out! As a side note: Sharon prepared a sauce reduction all day long the day before the dinner. George, in his wisdom, decided to help clean the kitchen and proceeded to pour Sharon's sauce down the sink. So many memories... Our hearts are broken with Sharon's passing. We pray for our Lord's comfort and peace for George, Natalie and Nick, as well as Sharon's parents and siblings. May Sharon rest in peace and may the memories of her beautiful person comfort all of you.
With Love and Sympathy,
Kerri and Rodney Preisser
Alex and Taylor

I am so blessed to have known you over the years. I will always remember your great smile and loving personality. Thank you for making my life richer. Love Judy Hitchcock

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Remember when we sang Roy Orbison songs all night long? Pretty Woman is running through my brain. Will miss your beautiful smile.
Love and prayers to George, Natalie and Nick.

We were so blessed to have been next door neighbors to the Garros from 1995 until 2004. Words cannot describe how wonderful they were. Sharon was "Miss Hospitality" in the neighborhood. We watched Sharon go through many medical difficulties through the years but never heard her say-why me? Our hearts are so saddened by Sharon's passing and will miss her so very much. God be with all of you!
Lovingly,
Cathy, John Marta and family

I am sorry for your loss. Sharon will always hold a special place in my heart, because she was an exceptional person. I was fortunate to call her my best friend. Sharon was a magnet for friendship, and treated each of her friends special. My memories are of childhood events that demonstrated Sharon's caring for all her classmates--no exceptions. Leading by example, she taught me how to be a better person by being more accepting and compassionate, to live life to its fullest, and to reach beyond expectations. Even through the pain of her loss, we all are comforted in recalling how Sharon inspired so many. I love you and will always miss you, Sharon.

Simply put, Sharon was an incredible friend. I am so grateful to have known her and will miss her always. With Love, Tia Warren

We were so saddened to hear of Sharon's death and pray for God's blessing on her family. It is never easy to lose a loved one and it is certainly much more difficult to understand when they are taken too soon. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that Sharon's entire family is in our prayers. We were at Montour with Sharon, Bill and Lynn and have fond memories of those days. We know Sharon will be missed by all of her family and friends and we pray that God's love enfolds you during this difficult time.

May Sharon rest in peace secure in our memories, and there are many. Many of us from out of state have not been able to be there as often as we would have liked but that does not in any way diminish our hopes and wishes for Nat, George and Nick going forward. Sharon left a great legacy in you.

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes you passed away. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke your hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
I will fondly remember Sharon as a charming and confident person, always with a ready smile. My sincere condolences to her family.

"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes you passed away. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke your hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
I will fondly remember Sharon as a charming and confident person, always with a ready smile. My sincere condolences to her family.

I remember Sharon as very energetic, lots of fun, and always smiling. She had a very bright light within her. My deepest sympathy to her family.

To the Garro and Hughes Families
You have my deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. We have lost a great friend. Growing up together in Ingram will always have special memories. I was so glad we were able to get together when you were back a few months ago. You are now at peace and an Angel on our shoulders.
Rest in Peace
Love
Sandy Gales Welsh

Love and prayers to Sharon's family. Remember her as a very, lovely, soft spoken lady. Donna Headley Jenkins (Oakdale, PA) Class of '66

To my "sister of the heart" Sharon Louise, I love you! As stated in many cards that we sent to each other on our birthdays our childhood days were truly magical and our friendship never ending. What a brave fight, you are truly my hero! I know you are at peace among the angels flying with a free spirit. I will miss you immensely!

Barb Uram Rasmussen
Baldwin Twp, PA

I am heartbroken to learn of Sharon's passing, and my prayers are with the Garro and Hughes families. Sharon was a good friend and fellow cheerleader back at Montour High School, and we shared the walk down the aisle at graduation in 1966. I spoke with her on a few occasions this past year, and was so hopeful that she would once again triumph over cancer. Sharon was a kind and loving person, one of the best. She will truly be missed.