SHARON L. KESSLER Sharon L. Kessler, age 77, of Troy, OH passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Dayton, OH to the late Harvey and Ruth E. (Himes) Pardue. She was married to William E. Kessler, husband of 38 years and he preceded her in death in 1997. Sharon is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: David Kessler of St. Marys, OH; Scott Kessler of Troy; and Chris and Barbara Kessler of Covington; brother: Richard Pardue of Troy; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Sharon was preceded in death by one infant daughter: Linda; one brother: Ronald Pardue; and one sister: Carolyn Brownfield. Sharon was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, Troy. She loved spending time with her family. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2015 in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, OH with the Rev. John Shelton officiating. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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