Sharon Wells

Obituary Sharon Blanche Wells, exchanged time for eternity, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Sharon was born, October 24, 1943 to Orion and Marjorie Wells. Sharon was baptized in 1946 at Holy Name of Mary Church in Morgan Park in Chicago. In 1969, she became a member of Saint Felicitas Catholic Church. Sharon spent her early childhood and adolescent years in the Altgeld Gardens community (Block One) where she attended and graduated from Our Lady of the Gardens Elementary School and later graduated from the Mother of Sorrow Catholic High School in Blue Island, Illinois. As a gifted student, Sharon received an academic scholarship to DePaul University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science and also attended the University of Chicago, earning a Master’s Degree in Library Science. Sharon’s professional career began at the American Medical Association where she was employed from 1965 until 1980. While working at the American Medical Association, Sharon decided to change careers and pursued a law degree from John Marshall Law School completing her requirements in 1980. Upon her graduation, she was awarded a plaque for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in May of 1980. After law school, Sharon became a law clerk in the Appellate Court. She was later elevated to the position of an Administrative Law Judge. It was from this position that she retired after over 20 years of service. Sharon Wells was recently awarded the Resolution of Appreciation by John Marshall Law School for her impact on development of case law with more documents written by her than any other Administrative Law Judge ever employed by the Labor Relations Board. She was committed to work on behalf of the African American community. Ms. Wells was a world traveler and belonged to many associations. She was an active member of the National Bar Association serving on many committees. She served on the Newsletter, Hall of Fame, and Convention Committees of the Cook County Bar Association. In addition, Sharon helped create the Library of Law Course Outlines for the Balsa Chapter of John Marshall Law School. She also worked on the Amicus Briefs for the Cook County Bar Association. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Orion and Majorie Wells and brothers Patrick and Robert Wells. She leaves to mourn her memory, two brothers, Michael D. Wells (Joann); Dennis L. Wells (Angela); niece, Trevia Fitzpatrick (Eric); nephews, Dennis Jr. (Robyn) and Jason Sr., (LaKisha); grand-niece, Erin Fitzpatrick; grand-nephews, Jason Jr., Jasper, Jeremy and Dawson Wells; cousins, Debra Burrell, William Jack, Sylvia Watson; special friend, Audrey Neal; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sharon Wells

October 24, 1943 - July 23, 2013