Lisa Marie Sharp, 34, of Springfield, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at her home. Lisa was born October 14, 1975 in Springfield. She is the beloved daughter of Ron and Sherry Baker and Grover and Debbie Sharp. Lisa graduated from Springfield High in 1994 and then attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where she received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and her Master's in Art Education. She was an artist and went on to teach art at the Hope Montessori Academy in Wildwood, MO. Lisa enjoyed reading, sewing, quilting, cooking, music and most of all, she loved to make art and be with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Henry Sharp; and her maternal grandparents, Fred and Robin Krueger. She is survived by her parents, Sherry Marie (husband, Ron) Baker of Springfield and Grover (wife, Debbie) Sharp of Sheridan, WY; two brothers, Jon Sharp of Springfield and Wade (wife, Bonnie) Sharp of Houston, TX; one sister, Candy Sharp of Fort Worth, TX; a grandmother, Erma Sharp-Ray; seven aunts; three uncles; two nieces; one nephew; and several cousins. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, with Rev. Jon Berg, officiating. On Sunday, August 8, 2010, Lisa's family and friends will gather from 12:00 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Press Club to remember a truly extraordinary woman and the beautiful art she created. Burial will take place at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to SIU Foundation Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU, 927 N. Rutledge, P.O. Box 19666, Springfield, IL 62794-9666 or the Prairie Art Alliance, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62701.
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