Sharon Elizabeth Peterson was born on December 2, 1948, in Freeport, Texas, to John and Opal Heffernan. She passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, in Danbury, Texas.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Sharon was married to Robert "Butch" Peterson on February 9, 1975, sharing a loving partnership that spanned nearly five decades. She was raised in Angleton and spent the last 50 plus years as a resident of Danbury. She went to college at Sam Houston State.
Sharon was a vibrant soul with a passion for life. She enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including music, art, drawing, painting, cooking, travel, crafting, gem collecting, gardening, and jewelry making. An animal lover at heart, she found joy in the company of her pets and animals. She often shared her creative talents with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Lorin Peterson, and her brother Shawn Heffernan.
She is survived by her husband Butch Peterson, son, John Peterson, and her cherished grandchildren: Nathan Stanislaw, Ian Stanislaw and his wife Zoey, and Griffen Stanislaw. Sharon also leaves behind her great-grandchildren: Sunny Stanislaw, Charles Stanislaw, and Colton Stanislaw. Sharon deeply loved her sisters, Joan Derrick and husband David, Bridget Amos and husband Andy, and Molly Mitchell and husband Mitch and her sister-in-law, Cynthia Heffernan.
Her strong faith as a Roman Catholic faith were central to her life and provided her with comfort and lessons that she would often relay to others she loved.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Palms Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 am at Palms Funeral Home, with burial following at Danbury Cemetery.
Sharon's warm spirit and creativity will be dearly missed by all who knew her
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Palms Funeral Home
Thursday, August 29, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am
Palms Funeral Home
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