Sharon Lee Derby's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Braidwood, Illinois

Sharon Lee Derby

April 18, 1944 - June 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Braidwood, Illinois

Sharon Lee Derby's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Braidwood, Illinois

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R W Patterson Funeral Home Ltd

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Sharon Lee Derby

April 18, 1944 - June 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Braidwood, Illinois

Sharon Lee Derby Obituary

The memory of Sharon Lee Derby (Braidwood, Illinois), who passed away on June 27, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sharon Lee Derby to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Johnson and Geneva Johnson; her husband Vincent "Bud" Joseph Derby; her siblings, Doug Johnson, Fred Johnson and Judy Johnson; her stepgrandson Michael Derby; her cousin Peggy Vogen; and her friends, Shirley Weber and Mary Landers.

She is survived by: her sons, Lonnie Harvey (Leslie) of Seminole, FL and Chad Harvey (Patti) of Gardner, IL; her stepsons, Glen Derby (Pam) of Indiana and Brian Derby (Leslie) of Indiana; her grandsons, Josh Harvey (Terra), Sean Harvey, Tyler Harvey (Kyra Pitapit) and Cody Harvey (Halie); her stepgrandchildren, Julie, Stephanie and Brian; her great grandchildren, Addison, Aubrey and Lainey Rae; her cousin Maureen Tambling; and her niece Tanya Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grundy County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R W Patterson Funeral Home Ltd



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July 14, 2025

Carlitas Way wrote a sympathy message

“I will never forget The Derby FamilyReUnion, bonfires and Holidays with Sharon and Vince. Sharon was always kind, loving and supportive and the hardest worker I have ever met. I pray Sharon is at peace and reunited with Vince and her loved ones again. My deepest condolences to Chad Lonnie and family. Rest In Peace I love you Sharon from Carol Derby McDowell Phoenix, Arizona”


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July 10

Visitation

R.W. Patterson Funeral Home
401 E Main St, Braidwood, IL 60408

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July 10

Funeral service

St Lawrence Catholic Church
165 Rice Rd, South Wilmington, IL 60474

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July 10

Graveside service

Sacred Heart Cemetery North
N 3300 E Rd, Illinois

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