IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Sharon Kaye

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Eckart

June 26, 1950 – April 25, 2025

Obituary

Sharon Kaye Eckart ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:53 p.m., where she was greeted by her youngest son, Wesley.

Services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 30. 2025 at the Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Don Ryan Street, Hammond, IL. Burial will follow in the Hammond Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL.

Sharon was born on June 26, 1950 in Monticello, IL to Marshall Lee and Thelma Angie Kestner Conour.

Sharon is described by her family as a Proverbs 31 woman - passionate for God, her family and life. Sharon had a great gift of hospitality, was a talented cook and loved to crochet. She loved to host family and friends at her house on every holiday. Sharon loved being a grandma and was very proud of all her grandkids and was their greatest supporter. She also loved her church, the Hammond Missionary Baptist Church.

Sharon married Rolland "Ronnie" Eckart on April 14, 1973 and had 3 children. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1982.

Sharon is survived by her son: Waylon (Tammy) Eckart of League City, TX and her daughter: Angela (Jon) Parsons of Hammond, IL and her niece: Diane (Bob) Parrish of Lovington, IL.

She was also survived by her twin sister: Cheryl Chapman, sister: Sue Moss, brother: Richard (Kathy) Conour, grandkids: Maddux Eckart, Jayce, Jayden and Bentley Parsons and Mackenzie Parrish, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, son: Wesley Eckart, parents, brothers: Tommy Conour, Ronnie Conour, Mike Conour and Billy Joe Conour, sisters: Delia Cherry, Creta Danielson, Ann Avery and Lois Sablotny.

Memorials can be made to the Hammond Missionary Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com

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5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Hammond Missionary Baptist Church

511 Don Ryan Street, Hammond, IL 61929

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