Sharon Bayer

Sharon Louise Bayer, 88, of Evansville joined her Heavenly Father on December 26, 2023. She passed away at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Evansville, IN on July 3, 1935 to Henry August Schoenbaum and Edna Irene (Taylor) Schoenbaum.

Sharon had a strong faith in God. She attended Pentecostal Prayer Center for a few years and then attended Bethel Temple for many years where she and her family were members.

As a teenager, Sharon worked in the restaurant her parents managed and later at Shane’s Uniform Company until she got married. After that she was a homemaker and stay at home mom. She married David M. Bayer on July 23, 1954, and they were married 60 years before his death in 2014.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; mother and father-in-law; brother, Charles Schoenbaum; great grandson, Connor Harrison in 2009; great granddaughters, Merissa Pierson in 2010 and Kira Campbell in 2023.

Sharon is survived by brother, Bill (Wanda) Schoenbaum; daughters, Debbie Harrison and Vickie (Sean) Mace, both of Evansville, and Valerie (Bill) Hamilton of Dixon, IL; sons, Charles Bayer of Kansas City, MO and Kevin (Rubi) Bayer of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren, Shawn (Jeni) Harrison, Kristen (Harrison) Banks, both of Evansville, Matthew (Sylvia) Pierson of Mt. Vernon, IN, William (Amanda) Hamilton of Dixon, IL, Marissa (Josh) Fane of Dixon, IL, Liz (Allissa) Bell of Everett, WA, Alex Bayer and Cate Bayer of Tacoma, WA and Brad Bayer; 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Mother was sweet, caring and loving. We always knew we were loved. She was always there when were sick, nursing us back to health. She made sure we always had a good breakfast before we went to school. Always giving of herself and doing for others before thinking of herself. A wonderful cook, homemade cakes and pies and those delicious homemade cream puffs, that everyone loved.

You will be truly missed until we meet again. We will always carry you with us. You were truly loved.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Rd., officiated by Pastor Kyle Wishert, Jr. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Riley Children's Hospital.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.