Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Anderson, 81 of Tuscola IL, passed away at 12:09 P.M. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her residence. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 10, 2023 in the Arcola Cemetery. Ed Davis will be officiating. 

Sharon was born August 26, 1941 in Robinson, IL. She was the daughter of Marion Ellsworth and LaBerta (Faught) Lowrence. She married Larry R. Anderson Sr. on December 27, 1958 in Arcola IL.  He passed away on January 19, 2011.

She is survived by her three sons Larry “Ron” Anderson Jr. of Savoy IL, Robert Anderson of Tuscola IL, Andy (Amanda) Anderson of Tuscola IL. eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Cordes of Mattoon, IL, Ann (Ed) Davis of Mattoon, IL, Kathy Blackwell of Sacramento, CA and Diana Moore of Tennessee 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and LaBerta Lowrence, her husband Larry Anderson Sr. and two brothers, William, and John Stewart.

Sharon was a member of the American Legion in Mattoon IL.

Sharon worked as a salesclerk at the Hanes Outlet store in Tuscola, IL for many years.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband all over the United States. Sharon was a fun-loving person; she was always a joy to be around. 

Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Sharon took each of her grandchildren on a special graduation trip, wherever that child wanted to go; just with grandma! This was a very special time for both grandma and the grandchild, many memories were made.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.