Sharon Anne Evans Miller

Sharon Anne Evans Miller, 72, of Springfield, was released from this world at 5:50 am., October 28, 2010. She was born October 28, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert M. Evans and Minnie Evelyn Evans Vancil.

Sharon last worked at SIU School of Medicine. She felt it was a privilege to work and took great pride in keeping her home. She deeply loved her family. She is survived by a son Mark E. Miller (KarenAnne Ventura), Daughters Teri L. Fleckenstein( Tim,Greg, Ryan) and Cherie' A. Miller-Kling( John, Henry) all of Springfield, her sister Diane J. Evans Einheuser (Ted,Christie Marquez, Dawn Burchett, Layla Hesse), her brother, Wayne A Evans (Donna, John, Angie Antenan, Jacque Formera, Katy Barrera, and Jessie Evans).

She was preceded in death by her parents, uncles, aunts and brothers, Dan F. Evans (Carol, Lisa Gonzalez, Keith) and Robert E. Evans (Bob, Jeff, Mike).

Her expanded family since 2001 has included the residents and staff at Prairie Village Healthcare in Jacksonville. She was an encouragement to her world. Her love and friendship is cherished by all who shared her life. She was the family's caregiver from the earliest age. FAMILY meant everything to her. Besides her 3 children, she was Mom to many, SAM to some, Aunt Sharon to others, and Grandma Sharon to her 3 charming grandsons. She longed to join her parents, brothers, uncles and aunts in Heaven's glory and we are sure she has now found the peace that she has longed for throughout the past 16+ years.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1345 N. 6th St. in Springfield for friends and family, Monday November 1, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. following a private burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield which Msgr. Thomas Holinga will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your choice of charity or to St. Joseph's Church.

Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.