Sharon M. Elder, 61, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 9:24pm December 20, 2015, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1954, in Ross Co. to the late Richard "Dick" Park and Phyllis Virgin Park Ely. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her step-father, who raised her, Bernard Ely; and a step-daughter Marlene Elder. On February 8, 1974, she married Charles Ray Elder, who survives. Sharon is also survived by her daughters Carrie (Mike) Elder; Lisa Vandemark (Tim) Moore, all of Kingston; step-son Brian (Jamie) Elder, of Chillicothe; step-daughter Gloria (Mike) O'Neill, of Columbus; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother Keith (Edith) Park, of Clarksburg; a step-brother John (Lisa) Ely; and her special canine friend "Angel." Sharon was a member of Yellowbud Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, at the Haller Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday from 11am until 1pm at Haller's.
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