Rosetta Annabelle Sheridan

Rosetta Annabelle Sheridan, 102, of Springfield, passed away on Sept. 29, 2025, at her home. She was born on Aug. 10, 1923, near Ash Grove, to Zophar and Golden Zongker, and grew up in the Ash Grove/Willard areas. She graduated at age 16 from Senior High School in Springfield. She was united in marriage to Joseph C. Sheridan on Dec. 29, 1939, in Marshfield.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was raising her six children over a span of 43 years, 16 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful homemaker, cook, gardener, and found time to be home room mother and PTA president throughout her children’s school days.
She started her working career at age 61, at Silver Dollar City, where she worked for 10 years until her retirement at 71. She loved being surrounded by so many wonderful co-workers and was loved by her bosses and touched many lives.
She was a life-long member of High Street Baptist Church, being a charter member, along with her parents and siblings. Her faith in God remained strong throughout her life and showed through her sweet nature and kindness to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Sheridan; sisters Loleta Dayton, Mary June Barton, Ruby Bell; daughter, Marianne Schroyer; and son-in-law, Larry Maples.
She is survived by her brother Tommy Zongker; daughters Gail (Toby) Bottom, Lynn (David) Rice, Carla (Gary) Grey, Deanna Maples; son Greg (Renee) Sheridan; son-in-law Dave Schroyer; as well as the above-mentioned grandchildren, and several nieces.
A visitation was held at noon on Friday, Oct. 3, at High Street Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Eddie Lyons officiating. The burial followed at Hazelwood Cemetery.
Services were provided by Greenlawn Funeral Home North.