Sharon was a fantastic person.  Sharon and I were members of a number of ladies who worked out together for years, as “Women on Weights” (WOW) under the direction of Brandon Walters.  We had a lot of fun and celebrated holidays dressing up for even more fun!  We all miss Sharon!  I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the Celebration of Life on July 13, as I will be out of the state then.

Sharon and family gave physicals to kids living at Oakwood Terrace Apartments who were going to Bluestone Summer Camp for years.  What a wonderful service!  Thank you all.

Sharon was one of the sweetest people I ever knew. We worked out together and became good friends. I will miss her and her smile. Condolences to her husband and family. May she rest in peace 🙏❤️

Dr Isfan and family, sincere condolences in the passing of your lovely wife and the childrens mother.  What a caring person she must have been. So very sorry.

Sharon was always such a bubbly, happy person, so full of life.  I loved the opportunity to talk with her, she was so intelligent and kind.  I am so sorry for the family's loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.  I know she will be missed so much, it was obvious her family meant everything to her.  There are no words.  I pray God's comfort and presence is with you all.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolences to all who knew her...  I had the privilege of being one of Dr. Istfan's residents and will always remember her calm manner and sweetness.  Once when I was questioning something, she very quietly placed an article in my box, that simply said "FYI".    I am grateful to have called her a mentor and teacher--as are so many.  My  love and prayers to her family.  
Harrietta Christodoulos

Mark and Monica send our condolences. The Isfan family will be surrounded by our prayers.

I am so sorry to learn of Sharon’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael and the entire family.

Dear Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I’m sending you prayers and good vibes. Stay golden. - Jan Andrews

Sharon was a beautiful person inside and out. I was blessed to work with her for 8 years at the Children’s Medicine Center. She was a close friend and colleague to me. She left a lasting impression on me and I will never forget how kind and loving she was to everyone she came in contact with. She lived life to the fullest. She will be dearly missed. I offer prayers and condolences to her family. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman. I am so thankful I was fortunate enough to know and work with her.

Was so very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing..sending prayers and love to you and your family
Cathy Burdette womanSong

I am so sad.  Sharon was a lovely person and someone I will always remember working with at CAMC as we did the thankless work of implementing new electronic record systems.   She was on the Physician Advisory panel to our  IT team.  She was a positive and supportive physician to that cause but what I remember most is what a lovely and bubbly person she was.  I also have the privilege of being a patient of her husband and friend of her Mom (fellow alto in womanSong years ago).   I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for your family.    Love to you all!

On behalf of womanSong in Charleston WV, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Peggy Londeree (once a member always and member!) on the loss of her beautiful daughter.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

To Sharon's loved ones:
We extend our deepest and most sincere sympathy to each of you!
We remember Sharon as a beautiful young lady at Teays Valley Presbyterian Church in Scott Depot, WV where  we all worshipped for several years.  While life took our families in many directions, we will always remember our friends at TVPC!
All of you most be so very, very proud of Sharon's life and so very, very heart broken that it will be awhile before you see her again. Hoping that God's love will sustain you until that happy moment.
With care and concern,
Carole & Barry Morlachetta
Clermont, FL

I remember Sharon from Buffalo High School. She was always so sweet.
Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
God speed healing ❤️‍🩹 

Susan Warner Wilbourn

Sharon was such a sweet person. So sorry for your loss, prayers  for her family, friends and colleagues 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Sharon will be missed!  Her life was full of love for her family, her community, and her friends.  She was kind, funny, hard working , and treasured by many. She was a mentor to me initially, but then a dear friend and colleague. We have worked together for over 20 years, and in those years, she has accomplished so much. She always gives her best to achieve great things for children in WV and the people she worked with.  It is heartbreaking , and we send our love and condolences to her family.  She lived life to the fullest with them, and through her many adventures and travels with them , she created so many joyful times to treasure.

Sharon was such a great human!! I lhave known her for 22 years, l had the pleasure of being her neighbor and I have never seen her without a smile on her face.  We were both pregnant with Chris/Bryce at the same time and they have been best buddies since they were old enough to play together. She was always there if I needed anything and we always joked and said Chris was my other son and Bryce was hers. She loved her own children more than anything. She was also a passionate advocate for abused children throughout the state. She was such a smart, successful person and most importantly a great Mom. We were not in touch as much since moving out of our old neighborhood, but we would randomly text one another, keep up through FB photos and of course through the boys. I so appreciate her friendship and I always knew she was just down the street or a phone call away. Sharon I will miss you greatly! May you rest peacefully and watch over all of us that still need your guidance. 

Chris, Anthony, Samantha and Michael, I have no words. You all are in my thoughts and most importantly my prayers. Chris, you know you are welcome at our house anytime day or night. GOD bless you now and forever. 

Homecoming 2019 photo

I am so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I remember her well from elementary school, as well as later on during her professional career. She was a wonderful lady. 

Jill Perry Ennis

Dear Peggy, Bill & Family, 
 
I am deeply saddened to hear that Sharon passed.  May her memory be a blessing to her family & friends .

With deepest sympathy,  Tania

Dr. Istfan,  our deepest condolences to you and your family.


Paula and Roger Shafer

Dr. Istfan and family, may the Lord give you comfort and strength for the days ahead. Jonathan I send our love and prayers.

Aunt Sharon recently visited my boys, Preston  and Sebastian, in Kissimmee, FL. We went to Kobe’s to celebrate Preston’s birthday and have his favorite kind of food: sushi. It’s a happy memory that we will all remember forever.

Dear Michel, Samantha, Anthony, Christopher and the Istfan and Londeree families,
It is with sadness yet with the hope of the Resurrection that we learned of the passing of your beloved Sharon into rest with the Church Triumphant.  Please know that you are in our prayers during this time.  May the Peace of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ continue to sustain and strengthen your faith in Him.  
As we pray in the Orthodox Christian tradition, “With the saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, Sharon, in that place of brightness, that place of verdure, that place of repose, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting.”  
May her memory be eternal!
Very Rev. Fr. Olof (Dean Emeritus) & Kh. Eva Scott                                                                    St. George Orthodox Cathedral                                                                                            Charleston, WV

Although I did not know Sharon that well, I’ve known her parents, Bill and Peggy,  and her sister Tara for many years.  She will be mourned and long remembered by one of the most loving, kind and generous of families. My heart and prayers go out to everyone whose lives were touched by this clearly incredible woman.

Brian Mark

I’m so saddened by the loss of such an amazing advocate for children who can’t stand up for themselves.  What a loss to her family and friends, but also such a huge loss to her patients and the community she serves.  Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you proceed through this most difficult journey of life without your daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and peer.  ♥️
Julie Whittington Herdman

One of the brightest of lights has left this world, but remains forever in our hearts. She has blessed us with her memory, as she blessed and served the hurting world with her life and love.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead for Sharon’s family and friends. 

~Give rest oh Lord to the soul of your handmaid, Sharon, who has fallen asleep. +May her memory be eternal. +

Bill and Peggy, my heart goes out to you both and the family as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I am deeply saddened to know that Dr. Istfan’s beautiful soul left us. We will miss you. 

I knew Dr. Istfan during  my residency journey at CAMC. She was my program director when I was a resident. I am  forever grateful for her mentorship and support.  She was a great leader, educator, and above all a voice for the abused and neglected kids in WV for years!! 
She cared about her residents, she wanted us to succeed and to be the best pediatricians we could be.  

I remember clearly when I did a rotation with Dr. Istfan at the child advocacy center.  I was overwhelmed with all the heartbreaking stories and cases we encountered. I asked her how she could do that very difficult job, she answered: “someone has to do it, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. These kids need help”. 
I am forever grateful  for all she taught me. Her knowledge, wisdom, kindness have touched me in so many different ways.

Dr. Istfan’s legacy will definitely live on. May her soul Rest In Peace!

My deepest condolences to your family and your beloved ones!!

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Istfan. I enjoyed reading all about her life and successes, what a beautiful person inside and out, gone far too soon. 
My thoughts are with your family,
Kelsey Bragano, Registered Dietitian, Option Care/Bioscrip Charleston WV

Sharon was such a wonderful childhood friend through those middle school years.  We spent a few summers at Marmon Valley Farm horse camp and spent lots of time on her family farm back in the day.  Her smile and laughter were always catching!  I have enjoyed following her career and her life’s work.  She was one of the good ones! ❤️  Sending much love and comfort to her mother, father, sister, husband, children, colleagues and friends.

I’m so sorry for your loss and so grateful to have known Dr Istfan professionally. She was a fierce advocate for children and was so generous with her teaching. Her genuine warmth and kindness made others feel well.

The passing of Sharon to eternal peace and joy came to me as a vivid shock. I was her pastor  many years ago at Koinonia partners in South Georgia. Her whole family was a rich blessing to all of us and the children brought a beauty and dedication that gladdened us every day. Her own dedication to children, especially abused children, sets an example of heroism, kindness, and persistence from which came her greatness. I was so happy to be in touch with her and to see her love of family and friends. She had tremendous energy and she was always learning from others and from her travels. I was particularly happy when she visited Sedona where I was Episcopal rector for eight years. The beauty of Sedona matched her great appreciation of what God had done. I send my love , blessings and grateful memories to her family and friends. May she rest in peace from the troubles of this world...THE REV. DR. HARRY DOHERTY, ALPINE, TEXAS.

Sharon was such a beautiful person, a great Pinnacle neighbor.  We will certainly miss her pretty smile that she greeted us with whenever we saw her! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family! 
Jim and Debi O’Dell

My deepest condolences to the entire Istfan family.
Although Sharon was only at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for a short time, she made a significant impact in helping to build the CARE Team and on the children in our community.  She was an excellent and compassionate clinician and teacher.  I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to work with her as a colleague over the past year, and honored to have her as a friend.
Please know that she will be missed by the entire Vanderbilt community.

Dr Istfan will always be remembered as a noble soul with a constant smile. She was dedicated passionately to the cause of preventing child abuse. She was committed to helping others around her.  She was not only my program director but was also a remarkable role model. Her guidance and dedication left a significant impact on my journey as a pediatrician. I was truly fortunate to have known her. My thoughts with the family at this difficult time.

So very sorry to learn of your daughter’s death.  We cannot fathom your loss and pain. This beautiful skilled and kind woman is truly a loss to all.  Take comfort in each other and your grandchildren and family.  You were blessed to have her.    Wally and Angie

I’m so sorry to learn of Sharon’s passing. Her bright smile and shining spirit will be missed. She was always a positive support at our boys’ basketball games. May her kind and gentle heart rest in peace.

Dear Michael and family, I lift the entire family up to the Lord and ask that He would minister to your hearts that have been broken. I pray He gives you a vision of the Resurrection that brings comfort in your mourning. May God grant you peace that only He can give. God bless!

So sorry for the loss of such a good person. I had worked with Sharon since her residency until I left CAMC in 2021.  I had so much respect for her. Her love of children and the fight against child abuse resonated when she walked in the PICU. 
Prayers to her family for the loss of such a great person 🙏🙏🙏

Our hearts are hurting😞 Sharon was one of the kindness people we know‼️. We will give the boys extra hugs for you.
Rest in peace Sharon, Forever Remembered, Your HAIRWAYS FAMILY❤️

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Istfan was always the ultimate professional and exhibited such warmth and caring for everyone she encounter.  She was a delight to work with at CAMC.

Vicky Grate

What a beautiful human. May light perpetual shine upon her and may those who her call her family find peace during this difficult time.

I loved Dr. Sharon Istfan. It was my honor to know and work with her  a Medical Student at WVU, her Pediatric Residency, Private Practice at Kidcare, Faculty Member and Attending at Childrens Medicine Center, and Co-Director of the Child Advocacy Center.
These are things I want you to know about my friend. 
1. She loved Jesus.
2. She had a heart for children. 2. She loved babies. 
3. She loved teaching new Doctors. 
4. She made a difference in protecting West Virginia children from sexual predators. 
5. She loved to dance.  She would bring the “Dance Dance” CD’s to ou Christmas parties. Always a challenge. 
6. She always smiled. 
7. She had beautiful hair. 
8.She had the stereotype “Physician Handwriting.”  Only a precious few could decipher it. 

She sent me a message about two weeks ago thanking me for a card. We had all wanted to get together for a girls lunch again… 

We have the promise to see her again. Keep your eyes on the Eastern Sky.

To the whole family, I want to send my love, thoughts, and prayers. Growing up down the street from the family, I got to know the Istfan family as my own and view Ms. Sharon as a second mom to me.  I will never forget all the memories made with Ms. Sharon throughout my whole childhood. She would pick me and Chris up from school, take us to tennis matches, make snacks at their house, and always give us life advice. I am thinking of all of you during this time and love all of you very much. Ms. Sharon will always be remembered for being just an extraordinary person. 

-Love Bryce Helmick

Michael, Samantha, Anthony and Christopher - you will hear so much in the coming days and weeks what a truly extraordinary woman your mother was.  I had the pleasure of working with her since her residency and she was indeed such a special person. Know that she was very loved by all of us at the Child Advocacy Center and we will continue to honor her in the work we do with the kindness and compassion that she gave to all the children she cared for.   

Know that you are in my prayers. 

Warmly,
Maureen Runyon

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Dr. Sharon Dionne Londeree Istfan

April 17, 1967 – June 19, 2024

Stevens & Grass Funeral Home

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