Ms. Sharon came to visit my Alpha Gamma Delta chapter at Gannon University in Erie, PA in 2006 (or maybe 2007?) and I have never forgotten our time together. She came during a difficult time in the chapter, a time when I was not feeling part of our sisterhood. She was so warm and kind to me and reminded me that our sister is, and always has been, bigger than any one chapter alone. We corresponded for a while after her visit and I cherished her guidance and support. I was sad to learn of her passing, but am grateful for the indelible mark she left on me, Alpha Gamma Delta, and the world. 


To gain understanding that wisdom may be vouchsafed to me.
To develop and prize health and vigor of body.
To cultivate acquaintance with many whom I meet.
To cherish friendships with but a chosen few and to study the perfecting of those friendships.
To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work in the community where I am placed because of the joy of service thereby bestowed and the talent of leadership multiplied.
To honor my home, my country, my religious faith.
To hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable.
To covet beauty in environment, manner, word, and thought.
To possess high ideals and to attain somewhat unto them.
This shall be my purpose that those who know me may esteem Alpha Gamma Delta for her attainments, revere her for her purposes, and love her for her womanhood. 

Ms. Sharon embodied the Purpose of Alpha Gamma Delta. <3

Sharon was my nextdoor neighbor for 35 years. She was a great neighbor and friend. We had many long walks and talks. She was a good listener.  Condolences to Joey and family . R.I.P 



Joey and family: Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Sharon. I first met Sharon in 1999 when I was a Leadership Consultant for Alpha Gamma Delta and she was an alumna volunteer. We got to know each other pretty well through working together that year, and even when that year ended, we continued volunteering together for Alpha Gam for many more years after that. Sharon was a wonderful sister, friend, and confidant, and someone whose friendship I will always treasure. She will be deeply missed. Thinking of you all.

Sharri Edenfield Lindsey
Statesboro, GA

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Sharon Louise Carruthers

August 2, 1946 – August 4, 2023

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