(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)Sharon Lou “Mambo” Hamlin, 74, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS. Sharon was born September 9, 1950, in Macon, Missouri.
She grew up in the beautiful countryside of Tenmile where she loved helping her parents in their historic Hays Tenmile country store and in their backyard garden full of delicious tomatoes, corn, green beans, onions and turnips. After marrying the love of her life, she resided in the Joplin, Missouri area.
Throughout the years Sharon helped her husband, Dr. Gary Hamlin, in his medical practice in various capacities, but her favorite “job” was being a homemaker and caring for her husband, kids, and grandkids. Mambo loved her grandkids dearly; in particular, her skill of infant caretaking was unmatched. She may have reached world record status with the number of books read and songs sung to her grandchildren.
Loving on the babies was guaranteed to bring a smile to her face. Sharon also enjoyed going to movies, walking in God’s creation, making “Mamboroni” for family gatherings, watching her kids and grandkids in any activity they were involved with (while most definitely cheering the loudest), spoiling her family, and sitting beside her husband while he fished and hunted. She also served alongside her husband Gary in their ministries, including Teen Challenge, leading Bible studies at Christ’s Church of Oronogo, and missions work for and in Haiti.
Her love for the Lord was contagious! She had a beautiful faith, and if she told you she was praying for you, she meant it. I’m sure all of us have felt her “Love and Prayers!” Her smile brought sunshine to a room, and she made sure everyone she encountered felt seen and loved. Jesus was her all in all!
Sharon was a current member of Park Plaza Christian Church in Joplin, but also loved her time worshipping at Webb City Christian Church, Christ’s Church of Oronogo, Hope City, and College Heights Christian Church, where she rocked many, many babies in the church nursery.
On July 8, 1973, with birds singing and a slight breeze through open windows, Sharon and Gary were married at Plainview Christian Church outside of Tenmile, Missouri; Gary survives.
Other survivors include; three sons: Brian C. Hamlin of Central Point, OR, Jason C. (Rebecca) Hamlin of Joplin, MO and Beau G. (Michelle) Hamlin of Joplin, MO, three daughters: Jenny (Allen) Conard of Denton, TX, Jill (Brad) Bishop of Joplin, MO, and Sarah (Austin) Eidson of Webb City, MO, 19 Grandchildren (+ 4 Grandchildren-in-law), 3 Great-Grandchildren, two sisters: Sandra Ford (the late Richard) Pappendick of Clayton, MO, Annie Hays (partner Bill Romjue) of Hartsburg, MO, and many beloved nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Roy and Martha Evonne Baker Hays and her father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Novella Hamlin.
Her love for the Lord was contagious! She had a beautiful faith, and if she told you she was praying for you, she meant it. I’m sure all of us have felt her “Love and Prayers!” Her smile brought sunshine to a room, and she made sure everyone she encountered felt seen and loved. Jesus was her all in all!
Sharon was a current member of Park Plaza Christian Church in Joplin, but also loved her time worshipping at Webb City Christian Church, Christ’s Church of Oronogo, Hope City, and College Heights Christian Church, where she rocked many, many babies in the church nursery.
On July 8, 1973, with birds singing and a slight breeze through open windows, Sharon and Gary were married at Plainview Christian Church outside of Tenmile, Missouri; Gary survives.
Other survivors include; three sons: Brian C. Hamlin of Central Point, OR, Jason C. (Rebecca) Hamlin of Joplin, MO and Beau G. (Michelle) Hamlin of Joplin, MO, three daughters: Jenny (Allen) Conard of Denton, TX, Jill (Brad) Bishop of Joplin, MO, and Sarah (Austin) Eidson of Webb City, MO, 19 Grandchildren (+ 4 Grandchildren-in-law), 3 Great-Grandchildren, two sisters: Sandra Ford (the late Richard) Pappendick of Clayton, MO, Annie Hays (partner Bill Romjue) of Hartsburg, MO, and many beloved nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Roy and Martha Evonne Baker Hays and her father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Novella Hamlin.
A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, February 7, 2025, in the east worship center at College Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Ministers Mark Scott and Jay St. Clair will officiate.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, February 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Mason-Woodard Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Ages Medical Care, a medical ministry that Sharon loved serving at with her husband.
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