Sharon Sue Batten, 65, East Moline, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL. Funeral services are 11AM Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Tuesday, 4-7 PM at Van Hoe Funeral Home, Ltd., East Moline. A memorial fund has been established. Sharon Clark was born June 15, 1946 in Moline, IL the daughter of Walter E. and Rose M. (Giovenazzo) Clark. She married Larry Batten October 6,1967 in Silvis, IL. She worked nearly 25 years in customer service at Sears Roebuck retiring in 2002. Sharon was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was involved in her children's scouting, driving to practices and attended their many events. She had a special love for children which blossomed with the birth of her grandchildren. Every visit was a special adventure, as she was able to share her wisdom through fun activities and crafts. Sharon was good listener who gave support and encouragement. She had a peaceful strength and quiet demeanor that gave her a unique ability to hold her family together. Survivors include her children, Michael (Linda) Batten, Indianapolis, IN., Susan (Clayton) Curry, East Moline; four grandchildren, Alexander, Madelyn, Daphne and Spencer Curry; one sister, Connie (Warren) Gale, Orion, IL, brothers, Tim (Kathleen) Orendorff, Geneseo, IL., Jonathan (Melanie) Orendorff, McHenry, IL. And numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Walter Clark and mother and step-father Rose and Robert Orendorff.

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