Sharon Boatwright Gonzales

Sharon Colleen Boatwright Gonzales, 53, went to be with her Lord, her parents and sister on Monday, July 26, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Andy; son, Nathan Atchison and fiancé Margo Lowe of Watertown, NY; daughter, Amy LaCroix and husband Leopold of Watertown, NY; grandchildren, Katelyn Rose, Terry Nathan, Samantha Colleen, Melody Rayne, Shane David and Neveah Rose; siblings, Donna Badger of Orland, CA, Richard Lynch of Harrells, NC, Margaret Duckwall of Portsmouth, VA, Johnnye Lu Ponte of Suffolk, VA, and F. E. Boatwright, Jr. (Chip) of Portsmouth, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded by her parents, Helen Mann Boatwright and F. E. Boatwright, Sr. and sister, Dorthea Susan Alphin.

She was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, and later traveled extensively, settling in Albuquerque, NM in 1998. Sharon was an avid Washington Redskins fan. She enjoyed the annual Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and loved Claude Monet artwork. Every July 4th was celebrated by viewing the musical "1776." From the time she could speak, Sharon loved to sing, whether it was in the car, in a church choir, karaoke, or any other opportunity to sing. Nothing meant more to her in this world than her husband and family.

She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. A celebration of Sharon's life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Haines Ward 5709 Haines Ave. NE . Please visit the online guestbook for Sharon at www.RememberTheirStory.com.