Sharon grew up in Nashville, attended and graduated from Two Rivers High School. She had a sweet disposition and a winning personality, which helped to make her a success in the business world. At retirement, she had been a buyer for SYSCO Nashville, food distributor and restaurant supplies, and Performance Food Group, a leading food distributor and supplier.
Sharon and Sue have been partners for forty-seven years and legally married for ten years. Together, they loved visiting the Smokey Mountains and visiting with family and friends. Sharon was a voracious reader and loved to cook. She was a loving spouse and an amazing caregiver to Sue. Her family says, “She was a very stable presence – a solid rock in our lives.” Sharon was a “sweetheart” to everyone and was extremely giving. She would lend a hand to whomever needed it and never expected anything in return. She loved well . . . was well-loved . . . and will be sorely missed.
Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Milton Edward Miller; and her mother, Annie Josephine (Perkins) Miller. She is survived by her loving partner of forty-seven years, Virginia Sue Lavender; son, Charles Robert Lavender (Doris Ann); daughter, Shelby Darlene Lavender Richardson (Bill); daughter, Julie Gail Lavender McCalla (Scott); son, Walter Thomas Lavender (Tammie); grandchildren Sandra, Stephanie, Michael, Aaron, David, Bryan, Kyle, Tommy, Zachary, Greg; great grandchildren Caroline, Alexxis, Landon, Zoe, Tatyana, Connor, Marina, Ethan, Noah; and sisters, Teresa Dennis and Lynn Thomasson.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Friday, May 17, from 1pm – 2pm, in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home. A Celebration of Sharon’s Life will begin at 2pm with Dr. Jud Hays officiating. Please join us in celebrating the life of this wonderful lady.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Lavender family at www.HermitageFH.com.
