FRUITLAND - Sharon S. Downing died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Marie Smith Shores.
A 1966 graduate of James M. Bennett High School, she became a Registered Nurse and worked at PRMC for 35 years, where she helped develop the Dialysis Unit at the hospital.
She was a member of the SPCA and the Community of Joy Church of the Brethren in Salisbury. Sharon was a 12-year survivor of Glioblastoma Multiforme.
She is survived by two brothers, John W. Shores and Wayne F. Shores; a niece; and several cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David Downing.
A graveside service was held Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Shad Point Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury.