Sharon M. Anderson, 87, of Troy, MO, passed away on March 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1935 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Ambrose and Irene (Salter) O'Reilly. Sharon graduated from high school in Waldo, Wisconsin. After high school, Sharon moved to Chicago where she met Robert Anderson and in 1956 they married and began their life together. Sharon attended a program focused on infant care called "The Cradle" and became a pediatric caregiver. Sharon also worked in administration at Bethesda Hospital for 10 years. Sharon and Bob moved their family to Troy, MO when Harper and Row Publishers opened their warehouse in the area. She was employed with them for 30 years as co-coordinator in the shipping department. In addition, the family owned and operated Anderson's Confectionary, also known as "The Little Store" in Troy for many years. Sharon was independent, kind, and giving.  She was always willing to help others and she had a soft heart for stray or wild animals.  She never missed a Cardinal baseball game. Sharon was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church and St. Ann's Sodality. She enjoyed reading, cooking, spending time with family. Sharon will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Sharon is survived by her two sons; Daniel and wife Lisa (Smith) Anderson of Troy, MO, Paul and wife Earlene (Thornhill) Anderson of Katy, Texas, grandchildren; Matthew and wife Jaime of Worcester, MA and their son, Chase, Jacob and wife Lynette  of St. Louis, MO and their daughter, Evelyn, Erik and wife Sarah Anderson of Grove City, PA  and their children, Zoey and Brooks, Jessica and husband Riley Huble of Katy, Texas and their daughter, Kennedy, sister-in-law, Grace O'Reilly of Waldo, Wisconsin,  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anderson, her parents and her siblings, Roger, Ronald and James O'Reilly.

A visitation to be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Thompson Drive, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8219.

A funeral mass will also be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. , at the church. Father Mike Lydon to officiate.

Interment to follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Troy.   Memorials- St. Vincent DePaul c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379

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