Shari Belle Chestnut

CHESTNUT, Shari Belle, age 61, of Kettering, OH, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Shari was born October 18, 1963, to George Ernest Chestnut and Stella Allene Lawson. She was a hard-working woman who always put her family first. Shari devoted her time to non-profit work, first as a volunteer. Her dedication was soon realized, and she was invited to work there full-time, serving in the office management position. Shari was very involved in the lives of her grandchildren, whom she fiercely loved. She attended Fairhaven Church, where she was recently baptized. Shari will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Erin Taylor and Elizabeth (Drew) Tavernier; grandchildren, Kristen, Grayson, Easton, and Olivia; brother, Doug (Linda) Chestnut; uncle, John Chestnut; aunt, Wanda Chestnut; beloved dog Cubby, and many cousins and close friends. Family will greet friends from 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday, November 9 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Shari was a selfless person, and donated her organs, giving the gift of life to many people. The family would like to thank Soin Medical Center and Life Connections for their wonderful care of Shari. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Marianist Mission, 4435 E. Patterson Rd MM, Beavercreek, OH 45430. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.