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Sharon White Obituary

Sharon Marie (Jennett) White, age 82, of Palmyra, MO, succumbed to her broken heart at 9:50 am,Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home. Just 27 days prior, Sharon's love of nearly 52 years passed as well. Even having her mind riddled with the awful disease of Dementia, Sharon's heart knew what her mind couldn't remember.

Sharon was born on August 6, 1942, in Palmyra, MO, and was the youngest child of Robert Eugene and Emma Ann (Tate) Jennett.

She was united in marriage to Charles F. "Charlie" White on July 11, 1973, in Hannibal, MO. He recently preceded her in death on January 2, 2025.

Survivors include her children and grandchildren, Tonya Seddon (Scott) of Palmyra, MO; JoAnn Berry (David) of Hannibal, MO; Kathy Jacobson of Watford City, ND; Kim Hurst (Ron) of Palmyra, MO; Frank White (Mary) of Mexico, MO; and Kenneth White (Tina) of Hannibal, MO. Sharon's loving grandchildren are Brooke Cochran (Colten), Abby Dodd (Michael), Charley Seddon (Trenton Manning), John Seddon, Zach Seddon, and Christopher Seddon; Christopher Berry (Kayla), Brandon Berry (Tiffany), James Berry (Shyann) and Chelsy Berry; Billy Jack Jacobson (Sarah), Debbie Jacobson-Smith (Rodney), and Amanda Cunningham (Jamie); William Billings, Robert Billings (Bethany), Michael Billings (Angie), Brittany Cirricione (Brad) and Keith Hurst; Jennifer Servis (Chris); Greg Scranton, (Lora), Courtney Lindsey (Matt), and Brandy Edwards (Kerry); Josh White (Mica), Toshia Mullins (Chris), Dylan White (Linzie), Frank White, Jr.(Dawn), Christina Powell, Shayne Potter (Matthew) and Linda Tanner (Tim); Karley Goodwin, (Brandon), Kendra White, Krista White, Kennedy White and Kimberly White. She is also survived by numerous great and great-great grandchildren along with countless nieces, nephews, and other loved ones.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie; sons, Marvin Lain and "Chuck" White; and her precious great grandchildren, Emaleigh and Addisyn Dodd, and Trevor Berry. Sharon also lost her three brothers, Donald, Glen, and Raymond Jennett and sister, Charlotte Barickman.

Sharon proudly received her high school diploma at the age of 51 and then reinvented herself as a CNA providing love and care for countless patients over the next 20 years of her life. Sharon's strong will, incredible work ethic, and unwavering love and dedication made a lasting impact on all the patients, friends, and family members that she cared for.

Sharon's hobbies included crocheting, canning, and going to auctions/yard sales. However, Sharon being a strong-willed woman, enjoyed sharing her advice and opinions often and loudly for all those she loved. She was the person who made frequent visits to stock up her families' pantries and lives with all the treasures she had found. Sharon enjoyed "Chicken Day" at the Hannibal Nutrition Center. She would gather her scraps (and everyone else's) for her precious pup Harley. Sharon's passion in life was no doubt her family.

Sharon and Charlie were members of First United Methodist Church of Hannibal.

Smith Funeral Home & Chapel will have a memorial service on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Sharon's visitation will begin at 10am followed by services at 11:00 a.m officiated by Pastor Stacie Williams. Private burial will be in the Providence Baptist Cemetery. Sharon's celebration dinner will be immediately following services at Arch United Methodist Church of Hannibal.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Dodd, Jr., Aubrey Cochran, Axel Cochran, Scottlynn Manning and Ivy Manning.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Loving Care Hospice or NEMO Humane Society, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Sharon's memorial page at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hannibal Courier - Post on Jan. 31, 2025.

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