Sharon Holtmeyer

Mrs. Sharon P. Holtmeyer, age 59 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Capital Region Medical Center. Sharon was born on May 16, 1952, in Jefferson City, Mo., a daughter of Louie and Peggy Hilgert Patterson. She was married on August 30, 1975, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Lawrence R. Holtmeyer, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Sharon was a 1970 graduate of Jefferson City High School. She was employed with the Missouri Department of Revenue for 30 years until ill health forced her retirement in 2002. Sharon was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Wyman S. Basinger Post 35. She enjoyed games on her computer, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her family, especially playing Bingo with them. Survivors include: her husband of 35 years, Lawrence Holtmeyer; one sister, Beverly Coleman and her significant other Ron Fennewald of Jefferson City; two brothers, Danny Patterson and his wife Joyce of St. Martins and Ronald Patterson and his wife Therese of Jefferson City; her mother-in-law, Ruby Holtmeyer; five brothers-in-law, Frank Holtmeyer and his wife Laverne, Joel Holtmeyer and his wife Diane, and Sim Holtmeyer and his wife Rosemary, Harry Holtmeyer, and Johnny Holtmeyer; three sisters-in-law, Dee Boys and her husband Don, Donna Cook and her husband Bud, and Alice Holtmeyer; 13 nephews, six nieces, and one great- nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles David Patterson; one infant sister, Peggy Sue Patterson; her father-in-law, Frank Holtmeyer Sr.; and one brother-in-law, Robert J. Holtmeyer. Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2011. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Terry Hanmore officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hospice Compassus. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com