Mrs. Sharon Schott, age 86, of Cumberland City, TN, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born February 6, 1936 in Pasadena, CA, the daughter of the late Harold Wilfred and Hera Belle (Palmer) Prince.  She was primarily a homemaker, mother to nine children, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.  Sharon was a past member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL.  Sharon received her Associate degree in Accounting/Business from SWIC (formerly BAC) and worked as a bookkeeper in the cash office at Venture.  Sharon enjoyed, at different stages of her life, working math problems, crossword puzzles, reading romance novels and playing Nintendo.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband; Edmund Louis Schott, daughter; Leslie Schott, sister; Marcia Bower, and son-in-law; Alvin Juenger.

She is survived by her sons; Edmund H. Schott (Carla) of New Athens, IL, Mark Schott of O’Fallon, IL, Allan Schott (Tana) of Tracyton, WA, Steven Schott (Stacy) of Lenzburg, IL, daughters; Lynn Perigo (Billy) of Cumberland City, TN, Laura Kirkpatrick (Brad) of Swansea, IL, Lisa Juenger of Red Bud, IL, Jennifer Zakszewski (Tom) of O’Fallon, IL, sister; Barbara Kiel of CA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Sharon will be laid to rest at St. Agatha Catholic Church Cemetery in New Athens, IL.

Acknowledgements go to Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, TN for their local assistance.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens is in charge of arrangements.

1. Brad says:

   01/26/2023 at 9:08 pm

   Sharon, what can I say other than “thank you AND Ed for moving to New Athens all those years ago”! That move changed my life forever. It introduced Laura (and all of her siblings) into my life for MANY years and for that, I am truly blessed and grateful. There are few chapters, in my life, that didn’t include a Schott child and that made for many fun and competitive times. Thanks, too, for all the “history lessons” you gave me, recently while staying with us, about El Segundo, California and its surrounding area. There is no doubt in my mind, after listening to your stories, that you were proud of your home town and the friends you made there. You made it known, to all of us, that you were prepared to accept whatever choice God had for you and leave it in his hands. I respect that and envy that decisiveness. You are loved and will be missed. Brad

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2. Pam Hammel says:

   01/15/2023 at 3:57 pm

   To Sharon’s family I am so sorry to learn of Sharon’s passing. She was a very special lady and she will be missed by many. Till we meet again.

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3. Carol Popp says:

   01/09/2023 at 10:11 am

   Dear Lisa and Family,

   We are so very sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom will always be in your heart!

   Sincerely,
   Ted & Carol Popp

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