Obituary: Margaret Sharon McKenzie

Margaret Sharon McKenzie, 85, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, Florida.

Sharon was born June 20, 1939, to John and Alva Gries in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating Denby High School, she married Robert J. McKenzie and was married 51 years. They had three sons, Bob, Scott and Mark. She is survived by her two sons, Scott and Mark.

Sharon worked in a variety of industries during her life, but she most cherished her home health care work with Mary V. Tanner of Winter Garden. It was in this capacity she found her calling to help those in need of compassion and care. Her life of service to her family, friends and community is the hallmark of her legacy.

In addition to her work, Sharon loved spending time with family and friends. That was where she experienced her bliss, indeed. Always putting others first, Sharon was there to help, listen and care for those that needed it. She truly was an angel on Earth. We miss and love you so much, Mom!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in the chapel at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden. The address is 125 N. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, Florida 34787. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Memorial Fund at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden.

Sharon’s funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremation, 1132 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787.