Obituary of Sharon Elaine Sanchez

Sharon “Shari” Sanchez, 73, of Niles, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her home. She was born in Niles, Michigan on January 10, 1948, to the late Henry L. and Florency J. (Cochran) Jones. After graduating from Niles High School, Sharon married Joseph Arnold, who preceded her in death. She later married Luis Sanchez in Niles. Sharon was truly an earth angel, she gave of herself unselfishly. She was always willing to give of her time, and her finances, even if it was for someone she didn’t even know. Sharon’s faith was such a vital part of her life, she not only believed, but she also lived her belief. Over the years she has cared for many children, whom she loved, cared for, and shared her great love of art. In her free time, she enjoyed needlepoint, coloring, and doing crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Joseph Arnold; and her brother, Henry E. Jones. Sharon is survived by her husband, Luis Sanchez of Niles; sisters Judy (James) Quick of Niles; Tricia (Steve) Wooldridge of Niles; nephew, Favian (Alexandria) Kluth of Niles; niece, Jessica (Jonathan) Cass of Black Lick, Ohio; and a great-niece, Monroe Juliana. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial will follow the service. Due to COVID-19 the family kindly asks that anyone in attendance at the service wears a mask inside the chapel. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested that you would consider assisting a family in need, in her memory.