Obituary of Sharon Kay Sanchez

Sanchez, Sharon Kay Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary's. She was 71 years old. Sharon Kay Jankowski was born October 14, 1949 in Bay City to the late Walter and Sylvia (Harder) Jankowski. She married Enrique Sanchez, he survives her. She was employed by the State of Michigan as a caregiver, retiring in 2002. Sharon was a faithful and active member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Carrollton-Zilwaukee Eagles 4413 for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips to the casino. Sharon also enjoyed shopping. But, what she really loved most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Enrique; children, Tom (Deana) Sanchez, Michael Sanchez, Henry (Shelly) Sanchez, Steve Sanchez, Dave (Kathleen) Jankowski, and Julie Sanchez; grandchildren, Jessica (Nicholas), Krystal, Amanda, Cody, Marissa (Jeff), Amber, Rebecca, Markeith, Henry Jr., Tacorion, Steve Jr., Brett, and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Shon, Anyiah, Lamara, Jayson, Wyatt, Aisley, Lucy, and Maverick; siblings, David (Carol) Jankowski, Vickey Cook, Lillie (Dave) Mrozynski, Tami (Tony) Trumbley, Terry (Mary) Jankowski, and many nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny Jankowski, Tommy Jankowski, Thomas Mayhue. FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). In keeping with Sharon's wishes, cremation will follow. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. In keeping with mandated ordinances and for the safety of the community, face masks are required, social distancing, and gathering guidelines will be observed. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the wishes of the family c/o Enrique Sanchez. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Sanchez family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.