A Request for Help with Funeral Expenses for Sharon Hilliard

Dear Friends and Family,

With heavy hearts, Susan and I share the passing of her beloved mother, Sharon Hilliard. Sharon was a kind, caring woman who touched many lives with her warmth and quiet strength. Her passing has left a profound void in our hearts.

As we prepare to honor Sharon’s memory, we are facing the difficult reality that she had no provisions or plans in place for her final arrangements. The responsibility of covering all funeral and cremation expenses has fallen solely on the immediate family of Susan Jackson (Marc), Anice Werner (Clyde), Cathy Chipps (Aaron Miller), and Steven Chipps, Jr. (Michelle). We have chosen a simple, respectful ceremony and cremation to celebrate her life and say our goodbyes.

We humbly ask for your support during this time. Any donation—no matter the amount—would be a tremendous help and deeply appreciated. If you are unable to give, we fully understand and would be grateful if you could share this with others who may wish to help.

Your kindness, prayers, and support mean the world to us during this difficult chapter.

With gratitude,

Marc and Susan Jackson

Obituary:

Sharon L Hilliard

January 21, 1960 - July 17, 2025

Sharon L. Hilliard, 65, Central City, formerly of Confluence, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born January 21, 1960 in Confluence, a daughter of Scott F. and Verna Pearl (Thomas) Hilliard. Her parents, partner of 30 years, Steven Chipps, Sr., brothers, Martin, Keith, Dennis, Ronald, Ray and Clyde Hilliard and sisters, Jean Hause and Ida Thompson preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Susan Jackson (Marc), Somerset, Anice Werner (Clyde), Hooversville and Cathy Chipps (Aaron Miller), Kimmelton and a son, Steven Chipps, Jr. (Michelle), Friedens; 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; close friend and companion, Nelson Stahl, Central City; brother, James Hilliard, Rockville, MD and sisters, Faye Shaffer, Ursina and Denise Foy, Berlin. Friends will be received from 1-3 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where a memorial service will follow the visitation at 3 PM.