Sharon Irene Downs Kersh, 61, of Midland, left this life to be with her Savior Wednesday, April 30, 2014. A rosary will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 7:00PM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Midland. Memorial Mass will be on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10:00AM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Inurnment will follow services at St. Ann’s Columbarium.Sharon was born on August 12, 1952 to Francis and Marjorie Downs in East St. Louis, Illinois. The family later moved to Memphis, Tennessee and Sharon attended The Immaculate Conception High School for Girls. They eventually moved to Midland and Sharon graduated from Lee High School in 1970.Sharon had an amazing zest for life and an unconditional love for her family and her friends. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone who needed encouragement. Sharon was an extremely talented gourmet cook and her meals were legendary among her friends and family. She enjoyed the outdoors: fishing, camping, and arrowhead hunting were a few of her favorite outdoor activities. While she loved the outdoors she was absolutely passionate about shopping. Sharon was a smart shopper and she never passed up a deal.She is survived by her parents, Frank and Margie Downs of Midland; son, Chris Smith and wife Jill of Midland; daughter, Kelly Kersh Cole and husband Scott of San Angelo; daughter, Morgan Kersh of Midland; two brothers, Gregory Downs and wife Carol and Brian Downs and wife Cindy. Her grandchildren include Evan, Natalie, Hudson, Collin, Trey, Hunter, and Kase; partner, Mark Dimney; nephew Shea Downs and niece Stephanie VanGels.Honorary pallbearers will be, Mark Dimney, Brian Downs, Scott Cole, and Shea Downs.,
