Sharon Ann Tilley Pardee, 66, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Born in Omaha, NE, she was the daughter of Ralph and Estelle Koch.
A commercial artist for many years, Ann also worked as a dental assistant and a paralegal in Clearwater, Florida, where she lived for most of her life. Locally, in Franklin, she was a member of Trinity Assembly of God church.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dr. Karl Pardee; her son, Reade Tilley of Brooklyn, NY; and her daughter Cindy Gabory of Clearwater, FL. She is also survived by a sister, Barbara Armstrong, and a brother, Ralph Koch, Jr., both of Omaha, NE.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home at 11a.m., Thursday, June 6. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Assembly of God Benevolent Fund, 6971 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com