Sharon Malone

Sharon McIntyre Malone of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away? on September 1, 2012 at the age of 72. Sharon was born in Monroe, Michigan on January 30, 1940 to the late William D. McIntyre, Sr. and Prudence Harrington McIntyre. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1958 and attended Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York, earning a B.A. in Philosophy in 1962. She later studied social work in graduate school at the University of Michigan where she met her husband, Leo J. Malone of Wichita, Kansas, whom she married in 1964 (divorced 1992). In 1965 they moved to St. Louis, Missouri where Sharon lived the remainder of her life. She earned her M.A. in Counseling Services at Webster University in 1991. Sharon’s greatest joy and passion was raising 4 children and being an involved grandmother of 11 from each precious one’s birth throughout their childhoods. She was an invaluable supporter, mentor, spiritual advisor and friend to hundreds of people throughout her lifetime, mainly through her tireless work with Alcoholics Anonymous. She devoted her life to helping others live joyous and full lives, clean and sober, through her dedicated volunteer work in AA and other 12-step programs, halfway houses and charities. One of her favorite endeavors was owning and operating "The Sober Camel," a self-help and 12-step bookstore. Her gratitude and love for her family and friends were always apparent to those around her. She is survived by her 4 dear children Chris (Lisa) Malone, Mary (Brian) Trudeau, Katie (Rob) Mudry and Billy Malone,11 cherished grandchildren Caitlin, Monica, Amelia, Emily, Michael, Tim, Joe, Kelsey, Lauren, Adrienne and Amanda, brothers Bill (Susan) McIntyre, Jr., Tom (Sheila) McIntyre and sister Cilla McIntyre Payne, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Prudy Ann McIntyre and Jan McIntyre Linsenmeyer, both of Monroe, as well as her dear niece and goddaughter Jody Payne of Traverse City. A funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on September 8, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. Sharon was passionate about donating to the St. Louis Area Food Bank every month. In lieu of flowers, please give memorial contributions to your local food bank to honor her. The Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., in Monroe is assisting Sharon’s family with funeral arrangements.