Sharon Lillie Ormiston

Sharon's life began on January 5, 1954 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Clarence Lawson, Sr and Patricia (Dandurand) Lawson. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Clyde Ormiston on December 11, 1987 in Cassopolis. She was employed by James Heddon and Sons, Burger King and Nylon Extruders. Sharon loved her eight birds and her dog Daisy. She enjoyed being with Clyde, going to eat at Wahoo's and spending time with their friends. Sharon loved children and babies. She loved to crochet, quilt and would give her quilts to friends. Sharon loved to bake birthday cakes for her family, as well as cupcakes and cookies. Her loving family includes her husband Clyde Ormiston of Dowagiac, sisters Laura (David) Mroczek of Dowagiac, Patricia Dazell of Marcellus, and Linda (Robert) VanWert of Middleton, OH, brothers Tim (Bonnie) Lawson of Dowagiac, Kenneth Lawson of Cassopolis, and Clarence Lawson, Jr. of Columbia City, IN, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Sharon passed away on Sunday September 5, 2010 at Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, nephew Jason Kroepel and great niece Makenzie Brown. Her family will gather with friends on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where her funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. led by Pastor Justin Shepard of the Michiana Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac. Memorial contributions in Sharon's name may be directed to Clyde Ormiston. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Sharon at www.yazel-clark.com.