Sharon Moore Melcher, 80, of St. Leonard, MD passed away November 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 17, 1936 in Manila, Philippines to the late Reuel S., Sr. and Florence Moore. She is also predeceased by her husband William Hayes Melcher.

Devoted mother of Shelley Holderness, Christopher Melcher, Trisha Arnone, Douglas Melcher, Marcey Melcher, Chip Melcher, and Amy Melcher. Beloved grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 5. She is also predeceased by her sister Patsy Sheridan Dunn and survived by her brother, Reuel Sheridan Moore, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Saturday November 5, 2016 from 4-6 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. where a memorial service will be held on Sunday November 6, 2016 at 12 Noon. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.