Celebrating the life of
Sharon Towson
April 03, 1942 - November 10, 2008
Sharon Ilene Towson
SAVANNAH – Sharon Ilene Towson, 66, passed on to Peace forever on Monday, November 10, 2008. She was in the tender care of Hospice Savannah.
The small town girl from Corry, PA graduated from Penn Sate University achieving a B.S. degree. She was among the earliest women to pass through Penn State's Smeal College of Business. She continued on to an M.B. A. from the University of Chicago School of Business.
Her career in Chicago as a board certified Enrolled Actuary included positions with Julius Baer & Co., Mercer Co., Montgomery Ward, and Reed Ramsy & Co. Her consulting clients were loyal and diverse; from hospitals to automobile dealers, banks to expert witness work for lawyers, and consulting services to union members of the Teamsters and Illinois Bell Telephone Workers.
Sharon retired to Savannah with her husband of fifteen years, Michael Towson, in 1999. She was active with various clubs and associations in The Landings community including the Jewish Women of The Landings.
In addition to her husband, Sharon is survived by her sister, Shirley Rabyne Milton of Northbrook. IL; stepson Matthew Towson Gretchen; stepdaughter, Shannon Towson of Highwood, IL; granddaughters, Grace E. Towson and Emily V. Towson, both of Gurnee. IL; brother-in-law, Thomas Towson of Lake Forrest, IL; sister-in-law, Rebecca Schlaff Nicholas of Grosse Point Farms, MI; nieces, Renee Zipperer Adam of Westin, FL and Amy Faldman Curtis of Southboro, MA; and cousins, Roselyn Friedman of Chicago, William Nichols Barbara of Corry, PA, and Rob Zalzneck Sara of Rocky Mount, NC.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery with Rabbi Mark Covitz officiating.
Remembrances may be made to the Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the St. Joseph's /Candler Foundations for the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer Center and Research Pavilion, 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you through these difficult and changing times.
- Marc and Carol Tate, Savannah, GA
It was wonderful to have known Sharon and shared some memorable moments with both of you. Our prayers are with you and your family.God bless.
- Mike and Nancy Fleischmann, Savannah, GA
We loved Sharon and our deepest sympathy is with Michael at his loss. Sharon was a wonderful and unique person we will greatly miss her.
- Bill and Ouida Bayfield, Savannah, GA
Our deepest symnpathies to the family and friends of Sharon. She was a delightful woman of enormous talent with a zest for life. Always fun to be with and a privlege to know.
- Marge & Ed O'Farrell, Chicago, IL
Our deepest sympathies, Mike, in your loss of Sharon. It seems just a short time ago that we were enjoying each other's friendship and company here in Chicago. Our prayers are with you.
- Bill and Mary Stover, Chicago, GA
We're so sad to learn of Sharon's passing last night. Liz and I wish we could have been with you today but we know that you were surrounded by your many, many friends. Mike, you and Sharon will both be in our prayers. Liz and Mike McAdams
- michael d. mcadams, sa, GA
We shall dearly miss Sharon; she was a beautiful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
- Ann and John Remmert, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you through these difficult and changing times.
- Marc and Carol Tate, Savannah, GA
It was wonderful to have known Sharon and shared some memorable moments with both of you. Our prayers are with you and your family.God bless.
- Mike and Nancy Fleischmann, Savannah, GA
We loved Sharon and our deepest sympathy is with Michael at his loss. Sharon was a wonderful and unique person we will greatly miss her.
- Bill and Ouida Bayfield, Savannah, GA
Our deepest symnpathies to the family and friends of Sharon. She was a delightful woman of enormous talent with a zest for life. Always fun to be with and a privlege to know.
- Marge & Ed O'Farrell, Chicago, IL
Our deepest sympathies, Mike, in your loss of Sharon. It seems just a short time ago that we were enjoying each other's friendship and company here in Chicago. Our prayers are with you.
- Bill and Mary Stover, Chicago, GA
We're so sad to learn of Sharon's passing last night. Liz and I wish we could have been with you today but we know that you were surrounded by your many, many friends. Mike, you and Sharon will both be in our prayers. Liz and Mike McAdams
- michael d. mcadams, sa, GA
We shall dearly miss Sharon; she was a beautiful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
- Ann and John Remmert, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
