Sharon Marie Garcia, 72, passed away on September 12, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside. Sharon was born in Bel Air, Maryland on August 8, 1946 and has called Jacksonville, Florida her home for the past 46 years.
Sharon is survived by her husband and soulmate of 52 years, Roland E. Garcia of Jacksonville, FL.; sons Kevin (wife Angie) of Orlando, FL.; Tony (wife Misty) of Jacksonville, FL.; and Eric of Miami, FL.; brothers Duane Waterman (wife Renee) of Livermore, ME. and Paul Waterman of Harlowton, MT.; her niece/daughter Cindy Allen of Portland, ME.; and her former daughter in law Carol Chance of Yulee, FL.; grandchildren Kevin Jr., Angela, Tara, Kayla, Trinity, Andrew, Brienne, Gabrielle, and Damian; and 5 great-grandchildren Trinity, Kevin Garcia III, Jaxsun, Dominic, and Daniel.
She was very proud of the fact that she was a Navy wife and served alongside her husband during his honorable and faithful 20-years of service. She was equally proud of Kevin and Tony’s service, enduring a combined total of 46 additional years of unselfish sacrifice. Her greatest passion in life was spending time with her family, especially with her loving husband, and friends.
Her laugh could brighten up a room and was infectious. It could bring everyone to laughter when she would laugh continuously for minutes on end. Her other favorite activities included playing Bingo, listening to Country music, shopping, and unselfishly volunteering her time to serve others. She also enjoyed the time she spent with her best friend, Pat Lee. Although her greatest pride and joy came when she got to spend time with any of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Sharon will forever be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was also a great and dear friend to all who knew her.
A funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Monday September 17, 2018 at the funeral home. A visitation will proceed the service one hour prior. A Committal Service will follow the funeral with interment in Riverside Memorial Park. HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK and FUNERAL HOME 7242 Normandy Boulevard is serving the family.
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