Sharon L. Carman, age 59, of North Star, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her home in North Star, with her family at her side.
Sharon was born October 1, 1952, in St. Johns, the daughter of Herbert and Marie (Burlingame) Goodhall. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1970. On June 27, 1970, she married Rodger J. Carman.
Sharon was a care giver. In everything she did in life, she used her talents to help others when they were in need. As an avid sewer and crocheter, she not only made clothing and doilies, but also made stoma coverings and other medical supplies, which she sold on the internet for enough to cover her costs, to people all over the states. She also volunteered her time to arrange funeral luncheons at the North Star Township Hall, Easter egg hunts, as an EMT with Ashley Rescue, and as a bus aid for special needs children.
Her biggest joy was gathering at the lake with all of her family, filling the cabin with life. She enjoyed fishing and being on the pontoon. Sharon could never do enough for or with her grandchildren, and was an avid fan at all of their activities.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Rodger; her mother, Marie Goodhall; her dog, Archie; her children, Shalon Nieman (David Rozich) of St. Charles, MaLynda (Jeremie) Smith of Vestaburg, Jim (Nikee) Carman of Ithaca, and Shane Carman (Laura Carll) of North Star; 17 grandchildren; one great grandchild; her brother, Rod (Becky) Goodhall of Kyle, TX; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and her sister, Linda Dawn Goodhall.
There will be a gathering at Reed’s Park starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, with a memorial at 7. Everyone is invited. Dress informally and bring your memories of Sharon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pardee Cancer Foundation. The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.