Mrs. Sharon Lee Lasswell

December 16, 1937 - May 31, 2018

Sharon was born in Belleville, Illinois to Andrew and Irene Elizabeth [nee Fluck] Kraft, and passed peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the age of 80. Loving mother of Diana Jowers, Terry Lasswell, Cynthia Dobraniecki, Pamela Branson & the late Cheri Lasswell. Loving wife of the late Jack Cleve Lasswell for over 40 years. Loving grandmother of Kelly Santellan, Daniel Jowers, Kimberly Johnson, Larissa Camp, Kent Branson, Kyle Branson, Kristin Branson, and Koel Branson and great grandmother of Kelly and Avenley Santellan, Lucas and Riley Camp. Dear sister of Wayne Kraft. Our dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Her entire career spanned over 40 years, working as a Histologist for various hospitals including St Mary's, DePaul, St Elizabeth's and several area physicians. She loved animals, especially her favorite dog Rose, who brought great joy to her life. In a strange twist of events, Rose died the evening of her master’s stroke. Call it fate. They couldn’t live without each other. Private services to be held at Bellerive Mausoleum Chapel. Donations appreciated to: National Stroke Association www.stroke.org or Alzheimer’s Association alz.org Services are under the direction of Valhalla Funeral Home. www.valhallafunerals.net