Sharon Jean Stinson of Turnerville, Alabama, 79, born July 19, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her home on October 15, 2026. She was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She genuinely loved cooking for, and spending time with her family and friends. Above all else, she loved God. She found peace and comfort knowing God was always with her.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Bob Stinson, Sr.; her father, Jesse Frank Ford, Sr.; her mother, Jeannette Ford; brother, Jesse Frank Ford, Jr.; sister, Marlene Ford Seymour, and a grandson, Jerry Bob Stinson, III.
She is survived by her children, Jerry (Kellie) Stinson, Jr., Jeff Stinson, and Scott (Sara) Stinson; seven grandchildren, Haley (Christen) Stinson, Kyle Stinson, Hannah (Skyler) Slagle, Jonathon Matthews, Mackenzie Matthews, Rivers Stinson and Jesse Gillis Stinson; three great grandchildren, Ezra Stinson, Carter Stinson and Charlie Slagle; also, survived by other relatives, family and friends.
When reflecting on her life, Sharon one said, “ I have lived the best life imaginable. I have gotten more that I ever could have imagined out of this life”. What a beautiful legacy to leave behind to have lived so fully. Loved so deeply and found such joy in the journey. While those who loved her will forever wish for just a little more time, there is comfort in knowing that she looked back on her years with no regrets, and so much joy, contentment, and a heart overflowing with appreciation for the life that she was given.
Visitation for Sharon will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Radney Funeral Home- Saraland.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home – Saraland, Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saraland, Alabama,
