Sharon Ann Anstey

April 20, 1945 - November 23, 2018

Sharon A. (Brightup) Anstey, 73, of Benton Harbor passed away late Friday, November 23 at home unexpectedly. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, December 4th from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Services, 1053 E. Napier Ave in Benton Harbor. Please send memories and photos to www.florin.net Memorials may be made to Animal Aid of Benton Harbor, 134 Eastern Ave, Benton Harbor 49022. Sharon was born in Benton Harbor, April 20, 1945 to Burton and Vera (Hidy) Brightup. Sharon graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1963. She worked as a proof reader for Netedu advertising agency for most of her working life. Her passions included flower gardening and had a very elaborate garden in her back yard that included a pond. It was a showplace. She was also an avid photographer. Additionally she was involved with animal welfare including dogs, especially Shelties. Sharon is survived by her mother, Vera Louise (Hidy) Brightup, sisters Jeane (John) Schaeffer of St. Joseph and Robyne Brightup; nephews Jon (Dawn) Schaeffer, Jason Schaeffer, Quinn Burton and niece Anna (Josh) Turnipseed and her beloved sheltie Danny. She was preceded in death by her father.