Sharon P. Gagner, age 59

Sharon P. Gagner, age 59, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013.

Sharon was born August 2, 1953 in Dutchess County, NY to the late Louis A. Palmeri and Helen Silvers who resides in Rutherfordton.  She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1971 and was a dance instructor for over twenty-five years. She taught dance at the Diane Griffin Dance Academy and Little Broadway Dance Studio.  Sharon also was a Teacher’s Assistant for many years for the Rutherford County Public Schools and worked for the Rutherford County Public Library.  She was of the Catholic Faith and loved her pets. Sharon enjoyed music, reading and watching movies.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Palmeri and step-father, John Max Silvers.

Besides her mother, survivors include her lifelong friend and companion, Darryl Ledbetter of Forest City; one son, Todd Gagner and wife, Kiley of Shelby; one daughter, Courtney Hardin of Morganton; three sisters, Claudia Cole and husband, Robert of Rutherfordton, Lori Palmeri also of Rutherfordton and Debbie Silvers of Hyde Park, NY; two brothers, Dean Silvers and wife, Cathy of Texas and Steven Silvers of Morganton. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Wyatt Hardin, Mia Gagner, Emma Hardin and Zoe Gagner.

A memorial service was conducted the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Ms. Victoria Chadwick officiating.  A private inurnment will take place on a later date.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Community Pet Center, PO Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC  28139.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Ms. Gagner.