Sharon Ayala

age 51 of Girard, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009, at 5:50 P.M. at her residence.

Sharon was born September 5, 1957 in Springfield, IL, daughter of the late Howard Clark and Naomi (Jackson) Clark Chasteen. On October 29, 1988, Sharon married Paul G. Ayala in Girard, IL.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. Sharon loved to play Bunco with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Paul, daughter, Amber Rule (Aaron) of Taylorville, son, Paul "Mikey" Ayala of Girard, granddaughters, Isabella and Rhiannyn Rule, step grandsons, Austin and Ayden Rule, Sisters, Donna Burnett (Jerry) of Girard, Cheri Boehler (John) of Girard, Janice Allen (Bill) of Girard, twin sister Karen Adcock of Girard, companion Chris Morgan, brothers Howard Clark Jr. (Sue) Virden, IL, and Terry Clark (Sarah) of Standard City, and several nieces and nephews. Deceased family members, parents, step-father Darrell K. Chasteen, and sisters Bonnie Gibson and Marilyn Garrison. Funeral Information

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 19th at 11:00 A.M. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard and friends and family may call from 4:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, February 18th at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Bethel Ridge Cemetery in rural Atwater. Donations Information

Memorial are suggested to the American Cancer Society or First Christian Church of Girard.