Sharon Sue (Roughton, Parker) Mclennan

Sharon Sue (Roughton, Parker) McLennan, 86, after living a life of immense love, gained her angel wings to Heaven on May 19, 2024, with her daughter, Sue, by her side in the comfort of their home, in Burien, WA.

Sharon (mom) was born in Burlington, WA, September 26, 1937. Mom lived 78 years in Sedro Woolley, Washington.

In 1955, she graduated from high school and was crowned Loggerodeo Queen. Mom married her high school sweetheart, Charles Parker and they had two daughters, Terri Ann Parker (Sanchez) and Susan Elizabeth Parker (Anderson).

Mom loved raising her girls with her best friend and sister Janice Allen. Janice (Ray) had two young children, Barb and Rick, it was perfect!

Mom later married Jorde McLennan, they enjoyed 31 loving years together.

For 7 years, mom worked as a keypunch operator for Skagit County Medical Bureau in Mount Vernon and 29 years for Sedro's Seafirst Bank, becoming Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. Mom was proud of her work and valued her colleagues and customers.

Mom lived with Terri for 14 years in Sedro and Idaho. She adored being near her grandsons (Chuck and PJ) and great grandsons (Bryar and Tucker).

The past 8 years mom lived with Sue and son-in-law (Mark), in Burien, Washington. She loved being near her grandson Erik. Mom's greatest joy in life was her family. Her bedroom was filled, wall-to-wall, with her beloved family pictures - it was her happy place.

Throughout her life, mom had an endless capacity for positivity and love. With her radiant smile, beauty, and warmth her loving kindness shined bright and inspired everyone to be kind. She was the "Family & Neighborhood Sweetheart."

Mom was greeted in Heaven by her parents Frank & Tressa Roughton, Terri, Jorde  (Donald & Lois McLennan father/mother-in-law), Charles (Dee, Frank & Bertie Parker father/mother-in-law), Janice & Ray (Barb Williams niece), and cousin Celeste Snelson (Frank). Plus, many other special relatives.

She is survived by her 4 daughters, Sue (Mark), Kim Walley (Shane), Peggy Wade, Holly Adams; 1 son Danny McLennan (Jeanne); and 1 sister-in-law Pam Burress;

6 grandsons Chuck Sanchez (Angie), PJ Sanchez (Kelli), Erik Anderson (Anna); Ryan Wade (Trina), Dustin Wade (Katelyn), Anthony Wade (Emily); 4 granddaughters Tonya Doman (Pete) (Kim/Shane), Tiffany Sullivan (Bob) (Kim/Shane), Jamie Miller (Holly), and Rindala McLennan (Danny/Jeanne);

7 great grandsons Tucker and Bryar Sanchez (Corin), Reggie Wade (Ryan/Trina), Khalif Wade (Ryan/Trina), Payton Miller (Jamie); Brody (Katelyn); Easton Wade (Dustin); 2 great granddaughters Ainsley Wade (Ryan/Trina), and Alyssa Stott (Brandon) (Jamie);

3 great-great granddaughters Emmie Sanchez (PJ/Kelli) and Kinzlee Sanchez (Bryar/Corin); Paisley Miller (Alyssa); and 2 great-great grandsons Paxton Miller (Payton), Luke Miller (Alyssa);

3 nephews  Rick Allen (Druci); Scott Burress (Elaine), Chris Burress (Crystal); 3 great nephews Josh Williams and Madison Allen (Lauren); Buddy Meyers (Ewa); 2 great nieces Janea Kilmer (John) and Nicole Witkoe (CJ);

9 great-great nephews Ari (Josh), Silas, Elijah, Wells (Madison/Lauren), Henry, Thomas, Rowan (Janea/John), Winston and Brighton (Nicole/CJ); 3 great-great nieces Winter (Josh); Lyla and Eloise (Nicole/CJ); and 4 cousins David Snelson, Alice Sitton, Billie Good, and Libby Bistodeau (Ervin). Plus, many other special relatives.

We would like to extend a special thank you to "Team Heaven" who supported mom on her journey: family members, friends, and neighbors; Dr. Cox, Swedish Primary Care; Kevin, Ann, Janet, Elizabeth, Nancy, Bana, and Charlie, Providence Hospice and Pallative Care of Seattle. Plus, a special thank you to the Emmick Family Funeral Services for their exceptional care of mom and excellent customer service to our family.

Please join us for mom's Life Celebration on Sunday, July 7, 1:00 - 3:00 PM , at the Sedro Woolley Community Center.

Please share memories of Sharon and confirm the number of people joining her Life Celebration at her Tribute Wall, located above.

Mom loved the animals in her life, and they adored her too! The family suggests donations be made to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, in memory of Sharon http://skagithumane.org/sharonmclennan . Thank you!

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