It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharrie Dawn (Lee) Messner, age 88, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Born on  January 21st, 1937, in Muskegon, Michigan, Sharrie lived a life rich with love, devotion, and community spirit, touching the lives of everyone she met.

A resident of Hesperia, Michigan, Sharrie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband, Anthony "Tony" Messner, of Hesperia, MI. Her legacy lives on through her children; Anthony (Sally) Messner Jr. of Muskegon, Michigan, Denise (John) Dill of Fremont, Michigan, Julia (James) Starr of Lenexa, Kansas, Joseph (Heather) Messner of Queen Creek, Arizona, and Amy (Mark) McKeown of Hesperia, Michigan. Sharrie was the proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren, each of whom brought immense joy to her life. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Magdalene Lee, Sharrie was also the cherished sister to siblings Bill Lee, Nancy Gordon, Albert Lee, Art Lee, Robert Lee, Virginia Wilson, Betty Ellison, Donna Hunt, Mary Dryer, and John Lee.

Sharrie was a dedicated homemaker but had other forms of employment as well in industries such as clothing, sales, and manufacturing. Sharrie enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting. Her hands were rarely still, and her quilts warmed many hearts and homes. A talented pianist, she often filled her home with music. Gardening was another passion, and Sharrie took great pride in nurturing her colorful blooms and vegetable patches. More than anything, she cherished time with her grandchildren and was actively involved in their lives. Sharrie also had an unwavering love for animals that extended to the pets she adored and cared for throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Sharrie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Newaygo County Compassion Home. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Hesperia, MI, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. A Graveside Service will take place at Christ The King Cemetery, Hesperia, Michigan, at 12:15 pm. A luncheon to celebrate Sharrie's life will be held at the church following the graveside service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crandell Funeral Home - Fremont Chapel

Newaygo County Compassion Home
20 S. Stewart Avenue, Fremont MI 49412

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/