Mary Sharon McGinness

April 23, 1940 - January 5, 2021

Mary Sharon McGinness, 80, of Paducah, KY, formerly of Cairo, IL, gained her wings on January 5, 2021 in Paducah, KY. Born April 23, 1940 to Warren and Margaret Mitchell of Mounds, IL. A sibling to Buddy Mitchell of Tamms, IL, Maurlene Steinbuck of Big Sandy, TN, and Janet Sue Paulas of Kevil, KY. Sharon lived a simple life until meeting the love of her life, Frank McGinness. Lovestruck, the two married August 30, 1957. Little did she know that Frank would take her on so many wonderful adventures around this great country and the world. The two traveled many places from London to Japan to Hawaii, but always returned home to Cairo, IL. Sharon then became a mother to Mark and Kim. Throughout her years of work, she did many different jobs, from being a Jeweler to a Caterer. Though her favorite job was being a Florist with her daughter, Kim, at the McGinness family business. She also had a fondness for politics, which she ran for Alexander County Circuit Clerk in 2000, winning twice and serving her community with 8 years of hard work. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank McGinness. She is survived by her two children, Mark McGinness and Kim Bohde (husband Tracy). Her grandchildren are as listed: Ashley Haynes (husband Jimmy), Dustin Bohde (wife Kelsey), Christina Long (husband Brad), Victoria Scott (husband Sam), Reese Bohde and 7 great grandchildren with one on the way. Sharon will always be remembered for her stunning and witty personality with her beautiful smile. A pass through for Sharon McGinness will be held at Crain Funeral Home in Cairo on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Graveside funeral services will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Dongola at 1:30 p.m. with Dustin Bohde officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.