Born: November 20, 1943 - Deceased: July 22, 2024
Sharon Ann Bardmass, nee Gower, 80, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, November 20, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Sharon worked as a cook for Memorial Hospital in Belleville for 32 years before retiring. She was a master of her craft and carried her skills in the kitchen home for her family to enjoy. They always appreciated her homemade fudge and fried chicken on Sundays.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband, Willian C. Bardmass Jr.
- Daughter, Brenda Elder
- Parents, George and Naomi, nee Townsend, Gower
- Brother, Terry Gower
Surviving are her:
- Daughters:
- Sherri Lynn (William) Hicks of Belleville, IL
- Michelle (Mike) Morrill of Florence, OR
- Brother, Randy (Cheryl) Gower of Worden, IL
- Brother-in-law, Vince Elder
- Grandchildren:
- Nichole Elder
- Julie (Alexander) Thompson
- Lauren Elder
- Anthony (Storme) Kimme
- Jamie (Amanda) Hicks
- Diana Loftis
- 13 great grandchildren
- Nephews:
- Randy Gower
- Brad Grower
- Many dear friends
Memorials: Memorial Donations in her honor may be made to Gateway Pet Guardians.
Funeral: Private family services.
4 Comments
Sharon,we work together for 15year. We had lots of fun laughing acting crazy.we did some traveling to Vegas , Branson and played bingo. I think about you often. Glad to see you months back. You will be missed ,
So sorry for your family’s lost..She had a wonderful family and we were neighbors for 37 years..God Bless you all..🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Memories of Sharon at Memorial and a couple of events at the spaghetti 🍝 factory with gambling and going to the Royal Dumpe Dinner theater. Had us in stitches with her stories! Another light 💡 added to the stars. Deepest Sympathy to her family!
Many fond memories of working with Sharon. She could always make us smile and laugh. My sympathies to her family.