Sharon Joy Shortell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sharon Joy Shortell, daughter of the late Alfred and Annetta (Munro) Leggitt was born on February 4, 1939 in Hallock, Minnesota. Sharon attended school in Wisconsin due to her parent’s decision to move there when she was only two. Sharon was saved at a young age and at the time of her passing was a member of Independence Baptist Church. On August 13, 1960, Sharon was united in marriage to LuWayne Shortell. They were blessed with six children. Sharon lovingly took care of her home and family. She also worked as a cook for twenty four years at Fort Leonard Wood in the mess hall, later working at Laquey School in the cafeteria. In her spare time, Sharon enjoyed reading westerns, working on word search puzzles, and cooking. She also loved using Face book to see how her family was doing. However, her most treasured times were spent with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Sharon went to her Heavenly home on the morning of Wednesday, July 02, 2014 surrounded by her loving family in the Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MO, having attained the age of 75 years, 4 months and 28 days. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Sharon is survived by her six children: Frank Shortell (Brenda) of Richland, MO, LuAnn Graham (Clarence) of Waynesville, MO, Patrick Shortell (Diane) of St. Robert, MO, Kathie Wilson (Mike) of Richland, MO, John Shortell (Heather) of Richland, MO, Elvin Shortell (Misty) of Waynesville, MO; two sisters: Iva Shortell (Leroy) of Sleeper, MO, Sandra Farris of St. Robert, MO, one brother: Alfred Leggitt (Jo Marie) of Nekoosa, WI; 9 grandchildren: Rose Graham, Kristi Polodna (Cody), Michael Wilson (Kaitlyn Krusen), Michelle Wilson (Eric Cooke), Jewellene, Celia, Cefronia and Augusta Shortell and Chad Dinwiddie; 3 great-grandchildren: Avery Polodna, Joslyn Kendrick and Kooper Wilson, with 2 more on the way, baby Liam Wilson and baby Polodna; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Annetta Leggitt, her husband, LuWayne Patrick Shortell, her beloved grandson, Clarence Eugene “Gene” Graham, and one sister, Dorothy Leggitt, and nephew, Alfred “Scottie” Leggitt. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in the Center Point Cemetery with Pastor John Dinwiddie officiating. Sharon’s family served as escorts. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Sharon Joy Shortell and may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Sharon Joy Shortell

February 4, 1939 - July 2, 2014