Sharon Elizabeth Waldrip Israel
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Sharon Elizabeth (Waldrip) Israel of McDonough passed away on October 30, 2020. Sharon was born to Ralph Franklin and Rhoda Lee Waldrip of Forest Park and Stockbridge on September 2, 1955. She grew up in Forest Park and graduated from Forest Park High School. Sharon drove school buses for 32 years between Clayton and Henry County school systems as well as serving as Driver Trainer for several years. Sharon loved traveling and camping, reading, cooking and most importantly family. Sharon married Thomas Israel on November 2, 1984 and together they raised 2 sons; Zachary Aaron Israel of Nashville, TN and Jacob Lee Israel of Fort Leonard Wood, MO. She is also survived by her sisters; Jennifer Bryon of McDonough and Kathleen Cochran of Stockbridge and her brother Stuart Waldrip of Hampton. Sharon has been blessed over the years with seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11:00am - 1:30pm on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Haisten Funerals and Cremations, McDonough. Nate Walthel will officiate a graveside service at 2:00pm on Saturday at Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. Haisten Funerals & Cremations, McDonough, GA, www.haistenfunerals.com