Sharon A. Askew

Sharon Alease Woodburn Askew was born on December 18, 1953 at the Women’s Medical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Norman A. and Anna B. Woodburn. She was educated in the Delaware County, Pennsylvania educational system. Her elementary school years were at Sydney Smedley Elementary School in Morton, Pennsylvania. Sharon graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Shortly afterwards, she became a mom to her only son LaVaughn N. Frame. Sharon worked in business for many years. She also lived in Providence, Rhode Island with family for several years. When she returned to Pennsylvania, she began employment at Butcher and Singer. There, she met the love of her life, James R. Askew. Sharon and Jim were married on January 28, 1989. Seeking a career change, Sharon enrolled in the occupational therapy assistant program at Harcum Jr. College in Brynmawr, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, she began working at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later, she worked with the senior population in nursing homes and rehabs. After that, she began working with special needs children, primarily autism, in the Brandywine School District in Wilmington, Delaware, where she resided. She continued this employment until her retirement. Sharon enjoyed flowers and gardening. Her garden looked like a mini Longwood Gardens. She was very creative, especially with arts and crafts adding to her home decor. She enjoyed shopping and music, as well. Sharon loved angels and her weekly Bible study with her cousin Kim. She especially enjoyed reading books by Joyce Meyers. She loved watching the Joyce Meyer’s show daily. She would often say that if she could get her cup of coffee and watch the Joyce Meyer’s show before Jim and Cha Cha woke up, her day was off to a great start! But, Sharon’s real love was hosting the family holiday dinners. There was always plenty of good food, laughing, music and dancing. She was the glue that held the family together. Family was everything to her. Sharon will always be remembered for her contagious smile, laugh and her zest for life! She lived her life for Jesus Christ and her family. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Norman A. and Anna B. Woodburn, a brother Norman R. Woodburn, a sister in law Ardella G. Woodburn, and a niece Darlene Y. Graves. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband James R. Askew; sons LaVaughn N. Frame, Scott Askew, Jimmy Askew; sister Eleanor J. Walker; Aunt Barbara Allison; cousin Beatrice Dale; nieces Dawn M. Walker (Collin), Nikki Saunders; nephews Norman H. Woodburn, Aaron Walker; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great nieces; great nephews; cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sharon A. Askew

December 18, 1953 - August 29, 2025