Lord on Saturday, March 14, at her residence in The Memory
Center of Johns Creek. She was 73. A native Atlantan, Sharon
grew up in simpler times riding horses at The Westminster
Schools and enjoyed summers at High Hampton Inn. She met the
love of her life, Raymond John Donohue, serving punch at the Chi
Phi Fraternity at Georgia Tech. They were married June 12, 1965,
the same day Ray graduated from Tech. After a short stint in New
York City immediately following their wedding, the happy couple
returned to Atlanta and settled into the Buckhead community.
Sharon had a love for Atlanta history and the art and culture that
made it the city it is today. She was a skilled writer and was
invited to write the history of Cherokee Town & Country Club, The
First 40 Years. The endeavor was a wonderful match between her
love for local history and enjoyment of writing. She supported the
Arts as a docent at the High Museum of Art and Director of the
Georgia Art Bus, which mobilized Georgia Artists work bringing it
to schools and communities across the state. A strong supporter
of the Atlanta Humane Society, she and Ray rescued many dogs
and always had two at a time. She extended her love for dogs to
others serving as a Happy Tails volunteer with one of their many
pets, C.J. Not only did Sharon have a heart for rescue dogs, but
she cheerfully gave her time, energy, and support to those in
need by helping with transportation, groceries, and giving a
listening ear. Following retirement, she became a Master
Gardener, which Ray leveraged into a trip to Ireland to study the
sweeping gardens and countryside. The trip merged their
interests perfectly, as Ray is a proud Irishman who decorated
their home with the Donohue crest and expected a call from his
daughters every Saint Patrick’s Day. Adventures closer to home
included long weekends to visit their oldest daughter, Maureen, in
Charleston and the surrounding beaches, always with their
beloved pets in tow. Sharon’s faith blossomed at Church of the
Apostles and continued, drawing back to her Baptist roots, at
Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Sandy Springs. She built lifelong
friendships through the women’s group, exemplifying the lessons
of friendship and commitment taught by her mother. Sharon
adored her three grandchildren, wanting weekly updates on their
activities. She took great joy supporting and encouraging each
and every success, frequently repeating to them “the world is your
oyster.” She will be remembered for her constant encouragement,
gift of mercy, and sense of humor. Immediate survivors include
her husband, Raymond; daughters Erin Marie Donohue and
Maureen Allison Donohue; grandchildren Courtney, Grace and
John Kiersznowski; sister Lucy Dolson Heyerman. Special
acknowledgement is given to Sharon’s caregivers and the
wonderful staff at The Memory Center who cared so well for her in
her final days. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in
Sharon’s name to Samaritan's Purse at samaritanspurse.org or
The Atlanta Humane Society at atlantahumanesociety.org. A
private family burial will take place at Westview Cemetery on April
7, 2020.
FAMILY
Immediate survivors include her husband, Raymond; daughters Erin Marie Donohue and Maureen Allison Donohue; grandchildren, Courtney, Grace and John Kiersznowski; sister Lucy Dolson Heyerman.
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