Sharon Jean Henry-Jones

She was born July 7, 1956 in McMinnville, Oregon. Raised in McMinnville, moved to Portland to attend Portland State University, earning a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters Degree.

Sharon worked as a Special Education teacher in Clackamas Country and later became a much sought after substitute teacher in Portland Public Schools. She also substituted and, later, tutored at The Community Transitional School for many years.

International travel, Jazzercize, baking, Maj Jongg, hiking, and kayaking were among her many interests. She was involved in financing the building of many clean water wells in northern Ghana. Sharon loved art, music and beautiful things, and was generous and kind to friends, family, and strangers alike. Making friends and having real conversations with people were just two of her many strengths.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, A.C. Henry and June Henry, and a brother, Michael Henry. She is survived by her husband, Paul Jones, and her daughters Brittany Jones and Lindsay Jones.

A celebration will be held on February 24, 2024 at 1pm at the Historic Overlook House in Portland.

Donations in her memory could be made to the Community Transitional School in Portland, the St. Barnabas Soup Kitchen in McMinnville, the Oregon Food Bank, or Well Constructed, a 501(c)3 well building charity.

More information may be obtained from Ross Hollywood Chapel.