Dr. Sharon Momany's Obituary
Dr. Sharon Momany, lovingly known to many as Dr. Mom, died Saturday morning, July 29, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 86 years old.
An accomplished pianist and exceptional music teacher, Sharon was born Sharon Lee Miller in 1936 in Gary, Indiana, to parents Leona and Peter Miller. Her earliest memories were of cooking for her younger siblings, going to Cubs baseball games at Wrigley Field, and learning to play the piano. She remained an excellent cook (known for her wonderful pies), a die hard Cubs fan, and an avid advocate for music within the Arts community in Memphis.
Sharon was actively involved with many organizations. They included: The Etude Music Club, the Greater Memphis Music Teachers Association (she had recently won their prestigious Music Teacher of the Year Award for the second time), the Music Teachers National Association, The Germantown Symphony Orchestra (as an original founder of the group), and she was a valued member of the congregation at All Saints Episcopal Church.
She thrived as a middle school piano teacher at Colonial Middle School, where she earned the nickname of Dr. Mom from her students. In her later years she taught Music Theory, Fundamentals of Music, and Music Appreciation at Southwest Community College. Additionally, Sharon had been recently giving private piano lessons to children of various ages. Her children, Dr. Cory Momany and his wife Dr. Michelle Momany, and daughter Shelley Momany, remember her often saying, “I try to take my students from where they are, and get them to where they need to be.”
In addition to her children, Sharon is mourned by an amazing grandson, Dale Momany, son of Drs. Cory and Michelle Momany, as well as her siblings Mike Miller, Bette Inderski, Kathy (Jo) Zakrzewski, and Diane Herbst. Sharon also leaves behind eleven nieces and nephews (and their children as well) who have adored and admired her their entire lives.
A proud member of the Gibson’s Donuts Breakfast Bunch, Sharon was also a frequent patron of several local restaurants: Little Pigs, Mulan, A-Tan, and Patrick’s, as she was a firm believer in supporting local businesses. Another local favorite spot of Sharon’s was Shelby Farms Park, which she visited almost every day.
Sharon died peacefully in a quiet and lovely setting with family with her. As one of her friend’s said when he learned of Sharon’s passing, “The orchestra in Heaven just received an amazing pianist.”
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, August 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home
The memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1508 S. White Station RD, Memphis, TN, 38117.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the following organizations:
All Saints' Episcopal Church - 1508 South White Station Road Memphis, TN 38117 https://www.allsaintsepiscopal.org/copy-of-sermons
Amro Music Store - 2918 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 - https://www.amromusic.com/donations
Shelby Farms Park - 6903 Great View Dr N, Cordova, TN 38018 - https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/give-now
Cloverleaf Animal Clinic - 749 North White Station Road Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 682-5681 https://www.cloverleafac.com/
Memorial Park funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.
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