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MYERS, SHARON GANNAWAY

April 16, 2020 5 Condolences

Sharon Myers Obit 6

Sharon was the first of two daughters born to John and Eleanor Gannaway. She came into this world on December 20, 1947 in Glendale, CA, and left us in Phoenix, AZ on April 13, 2020.

The first twelve years of her life were spent in the LA area where she blossomed into a bright, talented person, excelling in school, and charming everyone, young and old, with her special personality.

Her father’s profession moved the family several times in the following years, pausing long enough in Scottsdale, AZ for her to attend Coronado High School, graduating in 1965. She then attended ASU, where she continued to expand her interests and grow her circle of friends. She had the good fortune to meet and marry Craig Myers at this time, and that chapter of her life was one of her happiest. He was a beloved member of the family and remained a dear friend even after they parted ways.

In later years she returned to California where her heart always stayed. She enjoyed life in the beach towns, working various retail management jobs when she was not roller skating along the beach to her hearts content, or soaking in a Dodger game.

Shortly after returning to Arizona in the 1980’s a long string of serious illnesses changed her life. With the support of exceptional physicians, she bravely fought through, and rose
above most of these challenges, but ultimately spent her final years suffering the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Heartfelt thanks to the special caregivers at Olive Grove Assisted Living, and to Sage Hospice, for their loving care during this time.

She will be dearly missed by her mother, Eleanor Black Gannaway of Pleasanton, CA, and sister, Marilyn Stuckey of Tempe, AZ.

Donations in Sharon’s memory to Saint Mary’s Food Bank or The Arizona Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Catherine Jablonsky

    April 17, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Dear Marilyn and Eleanor,
    I am so very sorry.
    Love, Cathy

  2. Melissa Masteller

    April 17, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    Dearest Eleanor and Marilyn,

    I offer my most humble prayers for peace for you in the loss of your treasured daughter and sister. I am so very sorry and wish I had magic stardust to take the pain away; I have none. I offer you my love.

    I am comforted knowing you two, mother and daughter, are here among us and carry the torch for the talented, generous, caring Gannaway family – whom I feel so privileged to call dear friends.

    Love always,
    Melissa

  3. Angie Cook RN

    April 20, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    I am beyond honored to have been a part of Sharon’s legacy – she is deeply missed by MANY

    I will always love you both , sincerely

    Angie C RN

    Love you Sharon! LOVE YOU marilyn !!

  4. Edwin Harp

    April 21, 2020 at 6:21 am

    Sharon was a special gal. I only got to know her in the last year of her life. I came to visit her at Olive Grove on every Tuesday around 10:30 am. She enjoyed her word puzzles and Criminal Minds. I’ll miss her. Chaplain Edwin Harp

  5. Henry Hughes

    April 22, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Dear Mrs. Gannaway and Marilyn….

    I’m so sorry that Sharon (along with God’s will), decided it’s time to go from this world.
    Whenever I had occasions to meet Sharon, she always had a smile and expressed kindness. She has left you with so many memories, both sad and joyful, which will keep you reminiscing many hours. Know that I’m thinking of you at this sorrowful time.

    Remembered, that like a pearl in a seashell, every passing life leaves something beautiful behind.

    Henry

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