Sharon Raymond

Sharon Jane (Fields) Raymond went to be with the Lord with family by her side on February 15, 2016 at the age of 78 in Austin, Texas. Sharon was born to Carlton and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Cook) Fields on December 16, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN.

Sharon graduated from Decatur Central High School, received her graduate degree from IU and her Masters in Music Education from Butler. Sharon married Gene Raymond in 1970 and they had two boys she could not have been more proud of, Todd and Chad. Sharon shared her love for music through teaching. Sharon had a way of keeping you in line with her steel blue eyes that would immediately break into smile for a job well done. She taught grades 1-12 for 40 years before retiring. Sharon loved life and always found joy whether it was through memories of the many students and choirs she choreographed over the years or through her daydreaming of herself choreographing the choirs of her grandchildren. She found the most joy in her sons, Todd and Chad, who are both football coaches. Sharon was always current on the football scoop and the biggest fan of whatever teams her sons were coaching.

Sharon is survived by Gene Raymond, her children Todd (Callie) Raymond, Chad (Shellie) Raymond, her beloved grandchildren Cayden and Avery, her sister-in-law Barb Fields and niece and nephews Bruce, Amy (Frye), John and James. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Fields and by her brother, Dr. Bruce C. Fields.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Sharon in her home state of Indiana. Family and friends may attend calling hours from 1:00-4:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Jones Crossing Banquet Center, next door to Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville. The Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Charles Paxton officiating. There will be a private spreading of ashes for the family following the service.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Sharon’s name to the Austin McCallum High School Choir, the Mooresville High School Choir or the Decatur Central High School Choir.

You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. www.jonesfamilymortuary.com