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Sharron J. Bess

6/29/1944 - 9/17/2024

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Obituary For Sharron J. Bess

KEWANEE- Sharron J. Bess, 79, of Kewanee, died peacefully at 11:05 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Betty’s Garden Memory Care in Kewanee.

Cremation has been accorded and graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28 at Wethersfield Cemetery with Pastor John Reside officiating. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Kewanee or to Abilities Plus.

She was born June 29, 1944, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of James and Mildred (Burke) Swearingen. She married Dale E. Bess on May 28, 1965, in Danvers, IL and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2009. She is survived by her son Jim Bess of Kewanee. Sharron was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Chuck Bess, and her sister Connie Johnston.

Sharron worked as a Teacher’s Aide with Henry County Special Education at the Wethersfield School District until her retirement. She was a member of the Henry County Senior Citizens Board. Sharron also enjoyed volunteering with the Special Olympics through Abilities Plus in Kewanee.

Services

28 Sep

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Wethersfield Cemetery Whitney Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 09/19/2024

    Jonathan McPheeters

    Jim, your Mom was such a wonderful person who would always greet me with a big smile and a hug! As you know, Sharon was one of our biggest fans when we played football together, and always gave us support and encouragement. She was fun to joke around with and will certainly be missed. Much love and prayers, Jon McPheeters

  • 09/19/2024

    Shirley Brokaw

    Jim, Sharron was a beautiful lady inside & out. I loved going to lunches with her, her hugs and teasing her about not wearing a coat. She was a wonderful friend who will never be forgotten. Shirley Brokaw

  • 09/18/2024

    Cassidy Lynes

    She had a literal heart of gold. I used to work where she lived and I looked forward to going in and seeing her when I worked there. She carried an energy that was unmatched. I loved conversations with her. She was very funny and had a spitfire attitude about her that I could so appreciate. She was a go-getter. May her family find comfort in the memories you share with her. We are all walking each other home at the end of the day, may the four winds blow you safely home Sharron ♥️♥️

  • 09/18/2024

    Norine Lippens

    Thoughts and prayers to all. With our sincere sympathies 🙏

  • 09/18/2024

    Karen Witte

    She was such a sweet kind loving woman. She will be so missed so many fun memories we had

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