Sharon Jo Sylvester, 80, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan.
Sharon was born on September 11, 1942, in Brookfield, Missouri, to Verl and Rosetta (Williams) Franklin.
Sharon is survived by two children; Melissa (Lee) VanDusseldorp of Milan and Daniel Sylvester (Wendy Tennison) of Milan, grandchildren; Andra Sylvester, Emily Sylvester (Glen Kitchen), Derrick Sylvester (Hannah Sherrow), Katlynn Sylvester, Addison Sylvester, Jordan Bartels and Josh VanDusseldorp, great grandchildren; Colt Herzberg, Finley Sylvester, Paisley Kitchen and Eastyn Kitchen, nieces and nephews; Jimmy Cofer, Terri Phillips, Penny (Steve) Pipes, Casey (Natalie) Cofer, Paula Gormley and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Glenda Cofer and two brothers in infancy.
A funeral service for Sharon will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan, Missouri. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30AM.
Memorial contributions in Sharon’ s name may be made to the First Baptist Church in Milan.