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Obituary for Sharon A. Lavery
Sharon A. Lavery, age 83, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Sharon was born on April 6, 1939 in Decatur, IL, a daughter of Harold and Loretta (Boland) Keyes. She married Larry B. Lavery on August 13, 1960 in Decatur. He survives.
Sharon is also survived by daughter, Jeanne Adams of Metamora and her children, Nichole, Kody and Amanda, son, Pat (Leslie) Lavery of Peoria and their children, Brandon, Matthew and Christina, daughter, Amy (Eric) Gregory of Greenville, SC and their child, Clayton, as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Killian and Briggs and one brother, Jim (Colleen) Keyes of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Marc Adams and 4 sisters.
Sharon was a 1957 graduate of St. Teresa High School in Decatur.
Sharon worked at Highview Nursing Home and later at St. Joseph Nursing Home for 15 years. The occupation that brought her the most happiness was being a coach’s wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devout catholic and member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 11, 2022 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Visitation will begin 2 hours prior at 11:00 AM also at the church. Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate and burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Mother Cabrini League, 434 W Deming Pl # 1, Chicago, IL 60614.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
11
Nov
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
St. Jude Catholic Church
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Mass
Friday
11
Nov
1:00 PM
St. Jude Catholic Church
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
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