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She is also preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings.
She is survived by two daughters, Beverly (Steven) Gnau of Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Debra
(Aaron) Leggett of Joplin, MO; four grandchildren, Ryann Gnau, Christopher Leggett, Sarah
Leggett, and Jason Leggett; one brother, Raymond Doran; and one sister, Linda Bell.
Sharon worked in the Peoria public school district for many years. She also loved her farm and enjoyed tending her flower garden with her loyal Australian Shepherd, Sugar, always nearby.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, August 15,2025 at Texas Union Cemetery in rural Trivoli, IL. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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August 12, 2025
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