on the morning of Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was at home under hospice care at the time.
Sharon was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1951. She is the daughter of the late John. R. Harchelroad, Sr. and Doris Curnow Harchelroad. She is survived by her husband W. Shannon Ritchie,her daughter Elizabeth Ritchie McRae, her sister Susan Harchelroad and her brother John Harchelroad, Jr.
Sharon & Shannon celebrated 50 years of marriage in July 2023. Sharon graduated from UAB, taught elementary school, And became a designer of electrical substations for Substation Products Corporation.
Sharon had several creative pursuits that included Stained glass work, orchid growing, sewing, Weaving., and gardening. Sharon has been an active member of Grace Church of Birmingham.
A service of Thankfulness for her life will Be held Thursday November 30, 2023 At 5:00 p.m. at Grace Church of Birmingham, 917 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL 35209 it is located beyond the east end of the former Brookwood Village Mall in the old McCormick & Schmicks building.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsvalleychapel.com for the Ritchie family.
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