Sharon Lynn McCarthy
October 09, 1964 - September 11, 2024
Obituary For Sharon Lynn McCarthy
Sharon Lynn McCarthy, age 59, passed away on September 11, 2024, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born on October 9, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of the late Norma and Willis Haare.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 33 years, William McCarthy, and their three children: • Molly Ingraham (husband Kyle) • Jacob McCarthy (wife Gabby) • Hayley Dougher (husband Zach) She also leaves behind her sisters Janet Perez and Kathy McCorkle, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Luke and Maeve Ingraham, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Sharon was predeceased by her sister Carol Miles.
Sharon attended Illinois Valley Central High School and later graduated from Bradley University in 1986 with a degree in Psychology. She pursued a Master’s Degree in school psychology from Illinois State University, graduating in 1989, and worked as a school psychologist in El Paso, Illinois. Sharon’s passion for helping others extended to a second career in nursing. In 2014, she enrolled at Duke University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a nursing degree. Sharon worked as a NICU nurse at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, and was certified as a Nurse Coach shortly before her passing.
Sharon married William (Bill) McCarthy on July 6, 1991, in Bloomington, Illinois. Together, they raised their family as they moved from Illinois to Michigan, then Colorado, before finally settling in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2004. Sharon was most known for her faith in Jesus, her kindness, and her gentle, giving nature. She was a lifelong learner, always seeking ways to grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. Sharon had an eye for design and fashion, and her home was a reflection of her impeccable taste. She was passionate about Duke basketball, the St. Louis Cardinals, and long walks in nature, often clocking a 12-minute mile. Her favorite place in the world was her family’s lake house at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, where she spent many mornings and evenings watching the sunrise or sunset with her Bible and her two beloved dogs, Huddleston and Oliver.
In line with her generosity and desire to help others, Sharon was able to donate her organs following her passing, continuing to make a profound difference in the lives of others.
Sharon’s laughter, love of family, and deep, soulful conversations made her an anchor for her loved ones. She adored her grandchildren and cherished time spent with them.
A memorial service celebrating Sharon’s life will be held at Seven Marks Church in Raleigh, NC, at 11 a.m. on September 23, 2024. A luncheon will follow (location TBD).
Sharon will be cremated, and as per her wishes, there will be no burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the donor’s charity of choice in Sharon’s honor.
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