Sharon Rose Thatcher

Sharon Rose Thatcher, age 89, of Monclova, went to her eternal home in heaven on January 22, 2021 at her home. She was born December 23, 1931 in Akron to the late Carl and Theresa (Greiner) Combs. She married William Paul “Bill” Thatcher on October 2, 1954 and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Mason Thatcher; sisters, Mildred McLaughlin, Edythe Osborn, Lois Combs; and brothers, Clyde, Adrian, Eldred, and Carl Dee Combs. Sharon was a homemaker who was committed to the care of her family all throughout her life. She liked to be active and use her “crafty” skills to crochet and create unique gifts for her grandchildren. Sharon was also musically gifted and loved singing and playing the piano and organ. Gospel music and the Gaither Vocal Band held a special place in her heart. She was an avid fan of John Wayne and the Cincinnati Reds. Sharon once said that being a grandma was “the greatest thrill of my life”. She was known by many as “Grandma Sharon” and will be remembered for her strong faith and kind, selfless nature. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Joy (Tim) Geis; grandchildren, Hilary (Jesse) Filbrun, Natalie (David) Griffiths and Whitney (Drew) Hertzfeld; great-grandchildren, Mason, Jack and Daisy Filbrun, Addison, Sophia and Maylen Griffiths, Clara, Eli, Isaac, Lila and Thea Hertzfeld; the countless boys and girls that she loved and taught in churches for 58 years; several nieces and nephews scattered around the United States; special neighbors, the Bartley family; dear friends, Jessie Geis and Iris Bessemer who she met in childhood and was a friend for more than 80 years. Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m. in the Holland-Springfield Walker Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland. The funeral can be viewed via livestream on the Walker Family Funeral Homes – Toledo Facebook page. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Sunbury Memorial Park, West Cherry Street, Sunbury, OH 43074 where Sharon will be laid to rest with her beloved husband and son. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mansfield Christian Camp Ministries, 1246 Lucas Road, Mansfield, OH, 44905-3017.1246 Lucas Rd Mansfield, OH, 44905-3017