Dr. Sharon D. Loury

Sharon Diane Loury

April 30, 1946- February 24, 2026

Dr. Sharon Loury, age 79, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.

A native of Stamford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Kuttroff. Known for her perceptive wit and kind-hearted character. Not only was she a devoted wife, but she also encouraged and supported her daughter’s dreams to pursue a master’s degree at Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Loury was a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she received a Doctor of Philosophy Nursing. She attended United Methodist church in Hendersonville since 2016. One of her greatest joys was passing out bulletins and greeting people as one of the church’s ushers.

Dr. Loury worked for East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Known within her neighborhood community as “The Professor” she took great pride in teaching community health nursing online and mentoring future nurses. Even during hospital visits, she enjoyed speaking with nurses about their education and philosophy of nursing practice.

Prior to her teaching career, she worked as a travel agent for TWA Airlines and later in life became a floral designer. She loved sharing stories of her travels to Tahiti and her journey through the Panama Canal.

Dr. Loury had a deep appreciation for nature, her church, research, and her community. She also loved music and rose gardens, often reflecting on the beauty of Monticello and incorporating elements of that landscape into her own garden. Dr. Loury was an avid collector of medical antiques and first-edition Nancy Drew books. She enjoyed listening to Allison Krause, Manheim Steamroller, and Fleetwood Mac.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Paige Bruce of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Charles and Cheryl Loury of West Covina, California. Douglas and Marianne Loury of Utah. Grandchildren Chad and Craig Loury, Joey, Julianne, and Jake Loury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Neal H. Loury.

A Celebration of Life for Sharon D. Loury will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 , 2026, at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Memory Gardens. Everyone is asked to meet at 1:50 p.m. for the memorial service.