Book of Memories for Sharon Sue Latta

Story shared: "...Just like you used to do.."

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:07:49 EDT

Aunt Sharon, tomorrow I will be doing what I can to help out my community. During that time I will pray for and with them, just like you would have done. I'll read to a child, just like you used to do. I'll laugh and sing and love the way you would. All the while, I'll be wishing I was with our family, celebrating you.

Story shared: "Ve haf our vays!!!"

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 19:57:24 EDT

Mom and Dad brought Chase and Clint out to New Mexico to ski ALOT when they were growing up. I remember one time we were staying in a cabin up in Red River. It was bedtime and we were all kinda together in a big room- couches, sleeping bags, etc. Mom had already gotten ready to read- she put on this REALLY BRIGHT head lamp so that her reading might not bother others. Well, we were all still talking and as she would look towards someone they would be in this bright spotlight, right? After she had done this a few times, she said, (in a very German Commandant type of voice and accent) "Ve haf our vays of making you talk!" We all laughed SOOO hard together!!! A GREAT MEMORY FOR US ALL TO CHERISH-

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Story shared: Heaven's Sunday School

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:28:42 EDT

Today, we honor the life & celebrate the "home-going" of Sharon Patton Latta. She has probably already taken over the children's crafts in Heaven's Sunday School! She leaves behind quite a legacy of service & love for others & her Heavenly Father. She will be missed, as are our Houston family members who couldn't make it today (& a few Alabamians too!). "It isn't easy to say goodbye, But I know it's only for a little while. Run up ahead and I will catch up.... 'Cause I'm gonna see you when tomorrow comes on the other side."

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Story shared: Are you a boring person??

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:52:56 EDT

If you knew Sharon for very long (especially if you were a kid) you would know her response to the oft spoken phrase, "I'm bored!" Fairly quickly she would say, "Well, are you a boring person? 'Cuz you know, only boring people get bored..." That would light a fire under most of us and we'd get busy. Now all my children and my grandchildren need to hear is, "You know what Aunt Sharon would say about that..."

Story shared: Time to quit teaching---

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:16:03 EDT

I remember Sharon telling me how it broke her heart to quit teaching 4-year-olds. But she knew it was time when one day she heard herself saying to her group "OK, let's all crawl over to the wall so Miss Sharon can get up off the floor."

Condolence From Latricia Patton Hutchens

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:21:56 EDT

Growing up a couple of states away from my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, Dad made sure we spent holidays and vacations with family in Arkansas. Aunt Sharon was a big part of those great times. She made sure we were well fed, learned something, had fun, and music was usually involved. I can’t play a board game or ping pong without remembering the home she created for her family. I can still see clearly the piano in the living room that she loved for her family to play. Every day, I look at the quilt in my bedroom that she lovingly gave me. She gave one of her treasures made by her mother, my grandmother. It’s Aunt Sharon I think of when I order Girl Scout cookies every year. I’ll always remember with a grateful heart the time she took care of my brother and me when my sister went to heaven so young. She made a very difficult time so much better. She loved us, played with us, and again there was music. My children have their own special memories of Aunt Sharon and they have been sharing them with me today. We are so thankful for her influence and presence in our lives. She was such a strong woman. She showed her love through service…through teaching.

Condolence From Gina Latta Peal

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:15:58 EDT

My memories of Aunt Sharon are warm. She was always pleasant and eager to listen to my stories, as a kid, that was so important. She and Uncle Buford let a couple of city kids stay with them for a long weekend one summer. There was fun, excitement and mischief. Aunt Sharon turned a blind eye to the harmless shinanagins we engaged in. She knew that Alan and i were making memories that would never leave us!I remember how long Sharon laughed as i was in her kitchen and i gagged when I realized chicken eggs have poo on them sometimes.I respect women that raise large families. I love my family and am thankful for the times that Buford and Sharon came to Atlanta to visit us. I'm most thankful to know that I will see my aunt again in heaven. I love you Gina Latta Peal

Story shared: Let's get out of here!

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:59:43 EDT

Once Sharon, Bonnie Crafton, Marquita Butcher and I went to a fancy Christian Ladies' luncheon. The speakers were all so righteous. And the dress was all so pretentious. None of us had said anything, but I had realized that this was not my crowd. At the end of that "super-Christian" program Sharon stood up and said, "Come on girls! Let's get out of here before we get counselled!" And we rushed right out- laughing!!

Story shared: Remember when...

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:48:02 EDT

Remember when I went with y'all to Arkansas and we stayed at their house? I'll never forget how she made me feel so welcomed.

Condolence From Malinda Ross

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:41:46 EDT

Sharon was one of the most loving and generous people I've known. She was kind and thoughtful and will be greatly missed. She had the best laugh. I can still hear it.

Condolence From Audra Chapmon

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:39:50 EDT

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear Sharon. I hope that you will find comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May your family draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.

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