Sharon Rosenangela Austin
Sharon Rosenangela Austin
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Sharon Rosenangela Austin, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hugh Funk and Loma May McGuire Funk; and sister, Mary Tench.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lewis P. Austin; daughter, Ashley M. Austin; son, Christopher L. Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Ronnie Myers; and special friends, Trudy, Ruth, Nora, and Pat.
Graveside services for Sharon will be held at 10 am, Monday, July 7, 2025, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Fincastle, VA, with Mr. Ray Sloan officiating. Condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.
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