Sharon E. (Wood) O'Brien

Sharon (Wood) O’Brien

On Sunday, January 8, 2023 Sharon went to heaven, peacefully in her sleep with her daughter, son in law and grandchildren by her side. Sharon was a fighter, struggling with Vascular Dementia since 2013.

Sharon grew up in Horseheads, the daughter of the late Orrin & Betty Wood. She graduated from Horseheads High School in 1966. While in High School she worked as a cashier at the A & P grocery store, that is where she met her husband, William B. (Bill) O’Brien Jr. Bill and Sharon married on May 4, 1968. They spent over 32 years together until Bill’s death on August 19, 2000.

Prior to returning to work, Sharon stayed home and raised her two children, Billy and Amy. Sharon re-entered the work force in 1981 going to work in the admissions office at Elmira College.
She proceeded with her career at Thatcher Glass, Schweitzer Aircraft and then Thomas and Betts and just prior to retiring, she was a teacher’s assistant for Moore County School in Southern Pines, NC

After Sharon left Thomas and Betts, she decided to further her education and return to Elmira College to achieve her bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sharon Graduated from Elmira College at the age of 51, an accomplished goal she was very proud of.

Sharon lived in Horseheads, Elmira area for almost her life, but in 2006 she relocated to West End NC as she missed Grandchildren who lived in Fuquay Varina NC. Sharon continued working in North Carolina as a Teacher’s Assistant for Moore County Schools until her retirement in 2010.

Sharon loved to spend time with her family, especially with her grandchildren Patrick and Alyssa. Sharon was also a big dog lover, she had a dog right up until she began living in a nursing home. Her Grand-dog, “Murphy” was a frequent visitor at the Retirement home and he brought Sharon a lot of joy and comfort in her last year.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Orrin & Betty Wood, Mother-in-law, Catherine O’Brien,
Husband, William B. O’Brien Jr, Son , William B. (Billy) O’Brien III, and Brother in law, Daniel F. O’Brien,.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy Lumbard, and husband, Scott. (Angier, NC); grandson, Patrick William Lumbard, (Holly Springs, NC); granddaughter, Alyssa (Lumbard) Hartley with Husband Hunter Hartley (Willow Springs, NC); brother and sister-in-law, David & Marilyn Wood of TN, Steve & Vickie Wood of Leland, NC; sister-in-law, Donna O’Brien of Big Flats, NY and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, nephews and a host of lifetime friends, including the Dulik Family of Long Island NY and the “Meadowlark Road Family”

The family would like to thank Transition Hospice Care, and the staff of Windsor Point Retirement Community for their care. Sharon has resided at Windsor Point Retirement Community since April of 2019.

The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan’s Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St., at Rt 13, Horseheads, NY on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads, NY on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10 AM. She will be laid to rest between her husband and son in Maple Grove Cemetery immediately following.