Obituary of Sharon Loomis Corr

Sharon Loomis Corr, 76, of Syracuse passed away October 15, 2017 in Iroquois Nursing Home after a brief illness.

The horse world has lost a friend. For over 30 years Sharon promoted the natural Tenn. Walking Horse, both as an exhibitor, president of IPWH Association, president of NYSPWH Club, and activist. Her passion for a sound horse took her to the US Senate in Washington DC, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, as well as California and Tennessee.

In Recognition of her outstanding contribution, she was presented the Prestigious Phoenix Award from the National Walking Horse Association.

Before this, she was a volleyball official for NYS, taught boys volleyball and girls basketball at both Sacred Heart and St. Ann's Schools.

Sharon attended Marcellus Central School from K – 11th grade and graduated in Madrid Spain while her father was in the Air Force. She attended the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium. She received her degree going to Syracuse University part time after her marriage to Harry Corr in 1965. Sharon was well traveled, well educated, well versed in politics, and was a gifted writer. She loved teaching.

Sharon will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and horse team family. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Corr; father Virgil Loomis; mother Dorothy Case and her sister Jacqueline Case Thompson.

Surviving Sharon are her son Joseph Corr of Syracuse; brothers Neil Loomis of Wisconsin and Sandy Loomis of New Mexico; sisters Patricia Chapman of Syracuse and Mary Jane Walker of Texas; 23 nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6pm, with a memorial service to follow, both held Wednesday, October 18, at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of The United States, 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037.