Ruby Sharon Wise, 80, of Dunkirk passed away August 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1939 in Jonesboro, LA to Ruben Perry and Ruby Elise (Walker) Smith. Raised in Port Arthur, TX, she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to nursing. After living in several southern states, the family settled in Bowie, MD, where they remained until 2001 when they moved to Dunkirk. While living in Bowie, Sharon worked for many years as a school nurse and later as an administrator at Bowie State University. Sharon had a passion for all things outdoors such as camping, fishing and landscape photography. She also loved her many hours of reading and crossword puzzles.
She was the loving wife of James R. Wise for 60 years and the beautiful and caring mother of her three children, Cynthia Pilon and husband David of Littleton, CO, Bonnie Wise of North Beach and James Wise and wife Denise of Bowie. She is also survived by grandchildren Joseph, Aaron, Anna, Jamie, Jessica and Logan, great-grandchildren Reigan, Tylar and Olivia and brothers Thomas Smith and wife Rebecca of Groves, TX, Randall Smith of Port Arthur, TX and Terry Smith and wife Pattie of Beaumont, TX. She was preceded in death by a brother Don Smith.
Kelly Moreno
August 28 – Obituary: Ruby Sharon Wise
Jimmy, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of all of you.
Kelly Moreno
(Doug Flanagan’s sister)
Thomas A. Smith
August 28 – Obituary: Ruby Sharon Wise
I am so sorry at the passing of my sister i remember her fondly . She was the pride of our family and i know she loved our momma and daddy.Jim i am so sorry for your loss you are a great friend and brother in law and a member of our family
i know you all will miss her so. But she is not suffering anymore I love you all Uncle Tommy
Bonnie W Timaeus
August 26 – Obituary: Ruby Sharon Wise
Dearest Jim and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much Sharon loved you all, and how much you will miss her. Friend is a very fine word, in any language, and even though we went years without seeing each other, we never lost the love we shared. I do not wish her to stay here when she will be so much happier with a healthy afterlife, but it leaves an empty space in my heart to know she is not with you. My prayers and sympathy are with you. With much love!
Marcie Lynd
August 25 – Obituary: Ruby Sharon Wise
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Sharon’s passing. Cindy, please tell Uncle Jim, Bonnie and Jimmy I Love them and I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I forgot Aunt Sharon was a nurse and her Birthday was 2 days before my Mom. I wish I could be there to give hugs and condolences in person. Sending my Love, Marcie Lynd and Family
DAVID Pilon
August 24 – Obituary: Ruby Sharon Wise
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may she rest in peace and blessings to you and your family.
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