Sharon L. Dioley

  Sharon L. Dioley, 61, of Springfield, MA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. 

  Sharon was born and educated in Springfield, a beloved daughter of Russell Orr Sr. and Marian A. Crawford.  She worked at Reeds Landing as a CNA for many years. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Leroy Dioley, her mother, Marian Orr, a daughter, Tenisha Thompson, and a brother, Rodney L. Orr.

Sharon is survived by her father, Russell Orr Sr.;  her fiancé, Kym Kirkpatrick;  three children, Leon L. Jones, Keith A. Jones, and Natasha Manuel;  a brother, Russell G. Orr Jr.;  two sisters, Debbie A. Moore and Melanie M. Couser;  34 grandchildren;  13 great-grandchildren;  as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

   The calling hour is 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at Grace Community Baptist Church, 1791 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, followed by funeral services at noon.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. 

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