HUDSON FALLS – Sharon (VanNess) Jenkins, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side after a 21-year battle with cancer. Sharon had incomparable strength and spirit, and her love for her family kept her on this earth. She was a valued employee of Washington County Head Start, serving as the Transportation Manager. As former president of the Hudson Falls Wrestling Boosters, she revitalized the program which remains vibrant to this day. Despite her illness, she lived each day to the fullest, travelling through the country, undertaking craft and home renovation projects, and spending time with her extended family, friends and her pets.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Gary Jenkins; her son Peter (Kate) Jenkins; her daughters Sarah Genier (Brian) and Heidi Jenkins; her mother, Margaret VanNess; her brothers Edward “Butch” VanNess (Stella); Art (Diane) VanNess; Leo VanNess; James (Judy) VanNess; Steven (Lisa) VanNess; Thomas (Michelle) VanNess; and Timothy VanNess; her sisters Margaret Quirk; Linda Dugan; Janet (Ken) LaFay; Virginia (Fred) Whiting; Gail (Perry) Wittmer; Tina VanNess; Lisa VanNess and Laurie (Mark) Havens. She is also survived by her in-laws, David (Cindy) Jenkins; Janice (Steven) Butler; and Donald (Nancy) Brace; and by many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and aunts and uncles.
She is predeceased by her father Leo VanNess, brother Kenneth VanNess, her brothers-in-law Patrick Dugan, Richard Quirk and Frank and Shirley Holeman, her father-in-law John Brace and mother-in-law Marion Jenkins, and many beloved aunts and uncles.
Friends may call on Friday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson falls.
Prayers will be said at 6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home, following the calling hours.
Special thanks to Beth Sponzo, and all the nursing staff at Glens Falls Cancer Center for their excellent care and love.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the C.R Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
All who knew her will greatly miss her sense of humor and her loving nature. Her spirit and courage will never be forgotten.
Iam so sorry for all of you guys she was an amazing woman she was my second mom sharon we love you and will miss you everyday thanks for all you have done for me i will miss you
Sharon touched my heart in many ways. She always spoke of her love and concern for all of her children and family. I will miss Sharon deeply. I feel I was a very lucky person to have met her. May she rest in peace, and God bless her, and her family.
Sharon was a true fighter. She is an inspiration to all. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. The family now has a special guardian angel watching over them.
My deepest sympathies to all of you at this very difficult time. Sharon’s courageous fight against cancer for all of those years was a victory for all who she loved . I hope the pain of this moment will be replaced in time with wonderful memories that fill your hearts with humor and love.
I have been friends with Sharon for 14 years we worked together in Whitehall as co – Workers . We hit off and what a Blessing she was to me . We went through a lot together some bad and the rest was great 🙂 . Then she became my Transportation Boss. This women had a lot of Spunk and life in her never once complained about her Cancer . Sharon did for others and made sure you got a fair share or you would her voice until she made it right for that person . Sharon will Always be in my Heart and I will Miss you dearly you were one of my Best Friends ..No more pain for you girl ,May you Rest In Peace now and watch over all of Us Love you . Jenkins Family Love you too and the Rest of the Family members also. R.I.P.
Sharon was one of the strongest people I ever met. She loved her family so much. She will be missed by everyone that was fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in peace and give her family the strength to move forward. Love you Sharon.
Pete and family. I am so sorry for the loss.. Sharon is now at peace and there will be a extra shining star in the sky at night..Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..
When I met Sharon it was like she was a instant friend I will deeply miss hearing yes trouble I don’t know were she got that idea lol. She was a wonderful boss, friend, person, and leader. She was very proud of her family and loved them dearly. Again I am going to miss her.
We’re very sorry for your loss. Sharon was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing . Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your family. She is watching over all of you and will always be with you.