Sharon K. Vance Obituary (1943

Sharon K. (Olsen) Vance, age 82, of Pontiac, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Goldwater care of Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family graveside will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorials in Sharon’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is entrusted with her arrangements. Sharon was born on July 10, 1943, in Bloomington, IL. She was the daughter of Howard and Edna (Hinthorn) Armstrong. She married Robert E. Vance on May 5, 1972. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2018. Survivors include her children: Robert E. Vance Jr. of Pontiac, IL, and Brandi Vance of Pontiac, IL; two beloved grandchildren; and two siblings: Jim Olsen and Evelyn Tennison. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband. Sharon was a proud member of the First United Methodist Church in Pontiac. She worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for many years at Livingston Manor. Her greatest “job” was being a stay-at-home mom and wife. Sharon enjoyed cooking meals, traveling to Tennessee every year, and shopping. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them. She made countless memories with all of her loved ones that will forever be cherished. She truly will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know her and be loved by her. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.