Sharon Sue Herrington

Sharon Sue Herrington, age 82, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1942, in Madison, MO, daughter of Charles and Helen (Clair) Elsberry. Sharon married Ron Herrington on October 28, 1961, in the St. Boniface School’s on the gymnasium stage, as the church was still being built.

Sharon retired from Sears formerly at the Quincy Mall in August of 2004 after thirty years. After retirement she worked part-time at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.

Sharon was a faithful member of St. Francis Catholic Church where she was a member of the Ladies of St. Francis and also volunteered at the Ladies of Charity. In her spare time, Sharon enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sharon and her family are grateful to their special neighbors: Jean Jesburg and Carolyn Altgilbers. Their thoughtfulness and friendship will never be forgotten.

In addition to her husband Ron, Sharon is survived by her children: Steve (Gail) Herrington and Jeff Herrington of Quincy; and Jon (Annie) Herrington of Belton, TX. Grandchildren: Nicole (Patrick) Herrington-Parsons of Quincy; Kaity Herrington of Seattle, WA; Mark Herrington of Dallas, TX; and Allison (Brady) Allison of Temple, TX. Great-grandchildren: Jamie Parsons of Quincy and Sadie Allison of TX. Step-grandchildren: Sam and Brett Westerhoff of Quincy. Two sisters: Lynda (Gene) Vahle and Cheri (Gary) Emery; niece Laura (Adam) Fenton and nephew Jason (Candy) Daggs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters-in-law Marilyn Stowell and Carole Klaman, and brother, Larry Clair.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 12:00 Noon with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church by Monsignor Michael Kuse. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church on Friday, September 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Memorials are suggested for the Ladies of Charity or to the American Cancer Society. Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com

15 Comments

  1. Teresa Paben on September 9, 2024 at 8:43 pm

    Ron and family( also Cheri and Lynda) so very sorry for your loss. Sharon was a wonderful person and will be missed by many!

  2. Fran Adolfs on September 10, 2024 at 11:41 am

    Ron, sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Prayers for you and your family.

  3. Dick & Pat Wentura on September 10, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    Dear Ron and Family,
    Thinking of you and remembering Sharon.
    As ever,
    Dick & Pat Wentura

  4. Teresa Pickle on September 10, 2024 at 12:33 pm

    Ron and family, please accept our deepest and most sincerest condolences on the death of Sharon. What a courageous and hard fought battle she put up! I enjoyed our visits over coffee and Underbrinks and seeing you at coach house! She was a remarkable woman! May God provide you with the strength required in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories bring you comfort. Fly high my friend!

  5. Stephanie Alexander on September 10, 2024 at 4:30 pm

    Ron and family my thoughts are with you all.

  6. Stephanie Alexander on September 10, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    Ron and family, I am thinking of you all.

  7. Paul Havermale on September 10, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    Ron,

    We are sorry for Sharon’s passing. We pray for peace for you and your family.

    May Sharon Rest in Peace.

  8. Bob and Nancy zanger on September 11, 2024 at 10:11 am

    May Sharon Rest in peace Bob having worked with Ron 36+ years
    and I with Sharon 30 years What a beautiful couple praying peace
    be with you and your family at this time of sadness

  9. SHEROL Hinds Gibson, Sun City West, AZ on September 11, 2024 at 5:09 pm

    Sharon and I were roommates in 1960 in Quincy. She was a wonderful person. May Ron have many happy memories if their years together.

  10. Ted Awerkamp on September 12, 2024 at 9:04 am

    Ron and family, just learned this morning of Sharon’s passing. My condolences to all of you for your loss, toward the joy of your remembrances, and her eternal reward.
    I regret being unable to attend the visitation Ron, but you and yours are in my thoughts.

  11. Diane and Tom Frese on September 12, 2024 at 11:15 am

    Ron, our deepest sympathy to you and your family! Sharon was such a good person! I’m so grateful for the friends you were to mom and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  12. Cheryl Klingele on September 12, 2024 at 12:43 pm

    Ron & Family, Sorry to hear about Sharon passing. May you find comfort in knowing that she at Eternal Peace. Prayers for Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

  13. Ann & Rich Lentz on September 12, 2024 at 2:45 pm

    Ron, we are so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

  14. Tony & Debbie (Fischer) Krieg on September 12, 2024 at 8:01 pm

    Ron, so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

  15. Kim Moore on September 12, 2024 at 9:00 pm

    Dear Herrington Family ~ we extend our deepest condolences. Our family has experienced the joyous honor of doing life and work with the Texas Herringtons for almost 30 years. Ron, you and Sharon leave a blessed legacy in your children & grandchildren. May God supply peace and comfort in this period of loss. Sending love from TX -Kim & Curtis

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