Sharon J. Haythorne (78) of Effingham
Published on December 21 2021 9:07 am
Sharon J. Haythorne, 78, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL.
There will be no public services held at this time. Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.
Sharon was born on July 29, 1943, to Paul and Nina (Witt) Mitchell. The third of five children she grew up to help care for her younger siblings, an ultimate passion that she would carry throughout her life.
She married Isaac “Wayne” Haythorne on August 13, 1960 in Effingham, IL and together had three children and later three grandchildren. One of the hardest working homemakers around, she spent her life ensuring that family and friends always felt welcome.
Sharon enjoyed cooking, sewing, sales, and animals, which she nurtured with the same joy and love as the people in her life. She created a safe haven for family while actively encouraging them to spread their wings and experience all life had to offer.
Sharon is survived by her son, Wyatt (wife, Rhonda) Haythorne of Effingham; granddaughters, CaSandra Sparling of Altamont and Aisley Haythorne of Charleston; and grandson, 2d Lt Ashton (wife, 2d Lt Lauren) Haythorne of Whiteman AFB, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years; son, Isaac “Wayne” Haythorne Jr; daughter, Sheila Pauline Haythorne; parents; and brother, Leo Mitchell.