ODESSA: Sharryon Dean Willmann, 71, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at the Hospice House in Odessa, Texas. She was born April 10, 1941, in Hobbs, N.M., to Web and Dean Longino.
She is survived by her mother; brother, Jimmy Longino and wife Joyce of Odessa; daughters, Christi Owens of Litchfield Park, Arizona and Cathi Echols and Husband Randy of Odessa; grandchildren, Ashley Owens, Stacey Motley and husband Aaron, Kyle Owens and wife Stephanie, Elizabeth Goetz, Katie Goetz, Alesha Echols, Lindsay Sheaffer and husband Gavin, Brooke Rapp and husband Tim, and seven precious great-grandkids; niece, Julie Salmon and Husband Tommy; nephew, Jeff Longino and wife Rebecca.
She is preceded in death by her father; baby, Stacey Whiteley; daughter, Kelli Willmann; sister in law, Judy Longino.
Sharryon was raised in Odessa where she grew up with many wonderful, life-long friends. As a young adult she left Odessa for Arizona, where she developed a great love for the mountains. However, she eventually returned home to the flatlands of Odessa.
She loved reading and had a true thirst for knowledge. While in her 40's she returned to school and received her degree in psychology. She worked at MHMR before returning to school yet again and receiving her teaching certificate. She taught special needs children in Kermit and Odessa during which time she was awarded "Teacher of the Year."
She was an avid volunteer. She donated her time and resources to many organizations. One of her favorites was Mission Odessa where she shared the love of Jesus with the kids of Odessa.
Sharryon was a God fearing, strong, independent woman. She led by example, practiced what she preached and knew beauty was only skin deep. She was always on the side of the underdog and had a great desire to right the wrongs of the world.
Mind your P's and Q's Sharryon and know you are loved and greatly missed.
Memorial services will be Monday, November 26, 2012 at 4PM at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Clark Racca officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Odessa.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Published in Odessa American on November 25, 2012
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 9:48 AM
To all of Sharryon Dean's Dear Friends,
This note is long overdue...
I want you all to know just how much your love and support towards my mother has meant to all of us during this time of struggle. She has such wonderful friends and fond memories of you all.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, calls, notes of encouragement, food, visits and financial contributions. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed. I wish mom could express her gratitude herself. I know she loves each of you. Up until now, your generous gifts allowed mom to stay home with caregivers. I am sad to report that she has been moved to the hospice house where she is resting peacefully. Her disease, which is the least of her well lived life, has brought her to the end.
Life can be a struggle
triumph or defeat is in the hands of God
Thank you all again for everything you have done to help ease the struggle... it is greatly appreciated.
Mom has claimed Psalms 103 during this time and has handled every step of the way with grace, never loosing faith or hope
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With Love,
Cathi Echols
Daughter of Sharryon Dean
SHARRYON DEAN LONGINO WILLMANN
This Guest Book has been kept online until 12/23/2013 by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
November 24, 2012
Sharryon you will forever be in our memories. Your smile, your beauty and your friendship will be missed by us all. Our prayers will be with your family.
OHS Class of 1958
November 24, 2012
Sharryon you will be missed - thoughts and prayers with the family.
OHS Class of 1959
November 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharryon's family. Sharryon will be greatly missed, but have comfort knowing that she is now rejoicing!
~ Jenola Johnson Flowers, Odessa, Tx
November 26, 2012
I will miss Sharryon's smiles and encouragements. We taught together at Goliad and she always was a help to my students and myself. My prayers are with you.
~ Evelyn Box, Odessa, Texas
November 25, 2012
Dear Family,
My heart is broken for each one of you. Sharryon was so very special to me. I love you all. My prayer is that God will strengthen and comfort you now and in the days to come.
~ Joylyn
November 25, 2012
I will always treasure the sweet memories of our youth, and the times we shared as our own children were born and grew into adulthood. Sharryon was truly a special friend, and I consider myself blessed for having known her.
~ Margaret (Manning) Wilemon, Richardson, Texas
November 25, 2012
I will miss that beautiful smile and that forever helping hand that you extended to others. Will be missing you.
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