Sharon Elaine Jones Mingus' Obituary
Sharon Elaine Jones Mingus, 80, of Miranda Rd, Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 surrounded by the family she so deeply loved.
Sharon was born September 12, 1942 in Mecklenburg County to the late John Paul Jones and Ruby Garrett Jones. She attended Harding High School in Charlotte and was employed by Mecklenburg County, retiring after 20 years of service. Above all, Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was known for her great sense of humor and her beautiful smile. Although her talents and interest were numerous, her greatest joy in life came from caring for and loving her family.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 62 years, Danny; son,. Chris Mingus and his wife, Julie of Charlotte; daughter, Paula Cooper and her husband Jed of Huntersville; grandchildren: Zachary Cooper, Danielle Rains (Jake), and Amber Longo (Anthony); great-grandchildren; Savannah, Sophia, Brighton and Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee Mingus, Jr., and her three sisters, Patsy, Pauline and Janice.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Zach, Amber and niece Wanda Guskie for the extraordinary care they provided and also give heartfelt thanks to caregivers Michelle and Christy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at James Funeral Home in Huntersville, officiated by The Reverend Robert M. Watkins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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