Sharon E LaRue
May 22, 1941 — October 9, 2024
Sharon E LaRue, age 83, of Perry, MO passed away at 12:34 am Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Monroe Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 14, 2024 at Grand View Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Grand View Burial Park.
Sharon was born on May 22, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri the daughter of Glenn and Leona (Hicks) Rice.
She was united in marriage to Gerald T LaRue on April 29, 1961 in Hannibal, MO.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald of Perry. Two Sons, Steven LaRue of Steelville, MO, Michael LaRue of Louisiana, MO; Daughter, Michelle Mattenson (Curt) of St. Charles, MO; Four Brothers, Glenn Rice, Gary Rice, Delbert Rice, Larry Rice; Five Grandsons, Matthew LaRue, Brandon LaRue, Ryan Mattenson, Joshua LaRue, Lucas LaRue; Three Granddaughters, Chelsi LaRue, Lauren LaRue, Isabelle Mattenson; and Nine Great-Grand Children.
She was preceded in death by her parents Glenn and Leona.
Professionally Sharon wore many hats over the years, starting out as a switchboard operator in the late fifties and early sixties, but was most active with her husband Gerald running a craft business called Country at Heart.
Sharon and Gerald traveled all over with their craft business but also because they loved to be together. They loved to camp and spent their winters in Texas. Sharon also had a great love for animals and would often rescue them from the humane society, which is where she found her beloved dog Dexter. Sharon was funny and mischievous and loved spending time with her grandkids. She was the center of the universe for the family. Her home was always open and often filled to the brim with everyone, laughing and playing card games, and the smell of the wonderful meals she had prepared would permeate the house. She didn't just have a place for people to hang out, she created a home where everyone was welcome and blessed.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Matthew, Brandon, Ryan, Joshua, and Lucas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, 7135 Veterans Rd, Hannibal, MO 63401, or the Alzheimer's Association, Mail donations to: Chapter Headquarters, Greater Missouri, 11433 Old Cabin Road, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141.
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