Sharon L. Slusser Folkerts

Sharon L. Slusser Folkerts, beloved wife of Robert C. Folkerts, mother of Robyn LeAnn Folkerts Niesmann,(husband Kevin) went to her well deserved final rest on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1948 in East Peoria, Illinois, daughter of Frances G. Allen, Slusser and William C. Slusser.

Sharon grew up in Litchfield, Illinois. She and her family moved to Mt. Olive, Illinois in 1958. Sharon graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 1966, and married her high school sweetheart Robert C. Folkerts in 1967. After living for a year in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Sharon and Robert moved to Springfield, Illinois where their daughter, Robyn LeAnn, was born. In 1978 they moved to Athens, Illinois and have lived there ever since.

Sharon enjoyed sewing, crafts, and genealogy but her main love was caring for family and raising her daughter, Robyn, and children. Her love of children led her to earn a degree in “Early Childhood Education with High Honors”, from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, while she was employed at the LLCC daycare center. Sharon worked for several different private child care agencies in Springfield, Petersburg, and Athens before finally choosing Memorial Hospital day care center. At retirement she was honored by friends, coworkers, and grateful parents, and was recognized for a total of over 30 years of devoted service caring for the lives of young people.

Sharon’s mother, Frances G. Allen Slusser; father, William C. Slusser; brother, Larry D. Slusser; sister, Mary Louise Slusser, McKnight; and nephew, Shawn M. Slusser, preceded her in death.

Sharon is survived by; husband Robert C. Folkerts, daughter Robyn LeAnn Folkerts, Niesmann (husband Kevin), sister Shirly J. Slusser, brother-in-law David H. Folkerts, sister in-law Nyla J. Folkerts, Oneal, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.