Sharyn Anne Pierce, 67, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, May 04, 2014. She was born August 16, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey. She was a graduate of New York University and a Tech Writer in the computer industry. She struggled for six years with the very rare brain disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Sharyn’s husband recently started the Central Florida PSP Support group for families fighting PSP, CBD, and MSA, all rare brain diseases. Mrs. Pierce is survived by her loving husband, James (Jim) Pierce; sons, Brian Fannin of VA, Scott Fannin of NJ, step-son, Kevin Pierce of FL; step-daughter, Heather Pierce Mack of FL; grandchildren, Matthew Fannin of NJ, Isabelle Fannin of VA, Sophia Fannin of VA and Calder Fannin of VA; step-grandchildren, Zachary Owen, Connor Owen, Christopher Guth and Joey Guth, Taylor Mack; brothers, Dennis Ford (Peggy) of VA and Brian Ford (Pam) of NJ; sisters, Barbara Baldacci of NJ and Lorraine (Sean) Barnawell of PA. Memorial Service will be held at future date in Central Florida. A Memorial Service and burial in family plot will be held August 16 in New Jersey. Her brain was donated for research to CurePSP brain bank via Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
Donations may be made to www.CurePSP.org , the organization for PSP Research
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Heather Mack says
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Grace Roldan says
Sharyn and I worked together for several years and she was a great mentor and a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Grace Roldan
Susan McHargue says
Sharyn: we pay tribute to you and your beautiful life. Thanks for being such an inspiration to us all. We look forward to seeing you in heaven, and will be praying for your wonderful husband and family. With our thoughts, happy memories, and prayers. –Susan and Wayne McHargue
Emily Butler says
Jim, so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was a wonderful person to work with and I know you'll miss her very much. My condolences to you and the family.Emily Butler
Carol Breslin says
I am so sorry to hear of Sharyn's passing. We worked together for a number of years and I always thought highly of her and her abilities. May she rest in peach and may God be with you Jim at the tough time.Carol Breslin
Karyn Angel says
So sorry to hear this. Sharyn always had a smile on her face. Sorry for your loss.
Jo Oakes says
Sharyn, spent a couple years at our great Fellowship night and you always smiled, no matter what..no complaints. I know you are now in Heaven, no more pain or sadness. We'll miss you, but see you sooner than we know. Love, Jo Oakes.. (we'll keep an eye out for Jim).. He sure will miss you.
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Jim Pierce says
My friend, lover, best friend, and caring wife. You will always be in my heart!
judi kaye says
So very sorry for our loss of an exceptional woman.
Marvin Guttman says
There are certain people in our lives whom never really leave us, even after they turn the bend and disappear from view. Marv & Toby Guttman