Sharon Ann Throckmorton

Sharon Ann Throckmorton, 81, of Gainesville, Virginia, died at Prince William Hospital of cardiac complications on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020. She was born in Washington, D.C. on May 11, 1939 to Edward Sylvester Jarrett and Catherine Rom Jarrett (both natives of Montana). Sharon grew up in Falls Church, Virginia where she attended St. James Catholic School through the eighth grade. She was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School, Washington, D.C., Class of 1957. Following high school, Sharon attended the Washington School for Secretaries and later went on to work as a secretary for United States Senator J. Lister Hill (D-AL) from 1962-1963. She and her husband, William Robert Throckmorton, Sr., were married on August 18, 1961 and settled in Alexandria, Virginia. Her primary calling was as a full-time wife and mother to her three children during their school-age years. She spent much of her time supporting their many extracurricular activities, including using her sewing talents to create costumes, choir dresses and uniforms. She was an avid reader, sports fan and home chef. She reveled in preparing and enjoying gourmet meals with her family and hosting many family celebrations and holidays. In her retirement, Sharon was an Associate member of the Novant Health Auxiliary at Prince William Hospital and volunteered over 3,200 service hours from 2002-2012. She served as both Chairperson and Director of Guest Services. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia where she also volunteered her time regularly. Her primary role in her last years was as a grandmother and she took great pride and joy in all of her grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments. Sharon was an eternal optimist who always saw the bright side of life. She shared this optimism with everyone she knew. No matter the situation, she could always find a way to find the silver lining and laugh in times of difficulty. She was a cancer survivor, diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2009 and through modern treatments and a positive attitude, achieved complete remission in 2018. Sharon joins her husband, both of her parents, and her sister, Barbara J. Hill. She is survived by her children, Theresa T. Bell (David C.), Elizabeth J. Gallagher (Kevin T.), Thomas Cleon Throckmorton (Julie Therese), and stepson Peter Joseph Throckmorton (Janice E. Buckner); and grandchildren, Cecilia Marie Gallagher, Ursula Elizabeth Bell, Ian Thomas Gallagher, Elijah Harrison Bell, Sarah Catherine Throckmorton, Joshua Carlyle Bell, Benjamin Thomas Throckmorton, Michael Patrick Gallagher, Susannah Elizabeth Throckmorton, Zachary David Bell, and step-grandson Liam Peter Throckmorton. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 6th at 1:30 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia. Masks are required. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in loving memory of Sharon Ann Throckmorton to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society via www.lls.org/ways-to-donate; by phone at 888-773-9958; or by mail at LLS, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

Sharon Ann Throckmorton

May 11, 1939 - July 22, 2020