Sharon Shelton (August 30, 1942 - February 10, 2023)

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Sharon Shelton
  • August 30, 1942
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  • February 10, 2023

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Sharon Kay Shelton of Florida passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in Ocala, Florida after an extended illness.

Sharon was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 30, 1942. She grew up in Vicksburg Michigan and attended Vicksburg High School. After graduating from Western Michigan University, Sharon moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she taught in an alternative education program. She moved back to Michigan in the 1980s, where she worked in alternative education in South Haven, and in administration at Kalamazoo Community College, before ultimately spending the rest of her career at Parker Hannifin. After retiring from Parker, Sharon began spending more and more time in Florida, and she moved there full-time in the early 2000s.

Sharon’s friends and family will always remember her generous spirit, her sense of adventure, and her devotion to her friends and family.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Renetta “Rene” Shelton. She is survived by her brother Larry (Suzanne) Shelton, and three nephews: Michael Shelton, Thomas (Heidi) Shelton, and Steve Shelton. She also leaves behind many extended family members, as well as dear friends in Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Memorial services take place in both Florida and Kalamazoo in the coming months.


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  1. Andréa Denninger says:
    05 Apr 2023
    Sharon became my friend back in 1975 when we both began working at Reuther Alternative High School in Kenosha, WI. I lived with her in her apartment for several months. Despite her moves to MI and FL, we kept in touch, and when we moved to FL also, we were able to get together several times. I will miss her.

  2. Kara posted an image:
    17 Feb 2023
    Sharon has been my surrogate mom-a constant for most of my life. Someone who offered support, listened and talked about life in general. She was one of the purest souls. I will miss her so so much.
    Sharon has been my surrogate mom-a constant for most of my life. Someone who offered support, listened and talked about life in general. She was one of the purest souls. I will miss her so so much.

  3. Richard Shelton posted an image:
    17 Feb 2023
    Sharon as I remember her, at one of the many get-together’s over the years.
    Sharon as I remember her, at one of the many get-together’s over the years.

  4. Richard Shelton posted an image:
    17 Feb 2023
    Sharon as I remember her, at one of the many get-togethers over the years.
    Sharon as I remember her, at one of the many get-togethers over the years.

  5. Richard Shelton says:
    17 Feb 2023
    Sadly we have to say goodbye to a wonderful person with a beautiful heart. All that knew Sharon were blessed to know her. A great cousin whose memory will last forever. Rest in peace Sharon.

  6. Jan (Sportel) Bultema says:
    16 Feb 2023
    So sorry , Sharon has left us but what a blessing that she’s free of her failing body. Despite multiple health issues, Sharon never complained. In fact this was a lifelong pattern. I’ll never forget when some of the cousins met in Chicago for a day of shopping and dinner. Only when we stopped at the hotel did we discover that Sharon’s feet were covered in weeping blisters - she never mentioned to any of us that her feet were hurting!

    She was always available to help and support others. And she certainly did her best to keep the cousins connected. We will all miss her.

  7. Kara posted an image:
    16 Feb 2023
    Sharon as I remember her at our wedding
    Sharon as I remember her at our wedding

  8. Christine Hoyt says:
    16 Feb 2023
    I am so sorry to hear about losing Sharon. I worked with her at Parker and have kept in touch with her since she left work. She was such a wonderful person and I will miss her. Chris Hoyt

  9. Steve shelton says:
    16 Feb 2023
    Many fond memories of my cousin Sharon. What a great person she was. I never heard her say a bad word about anything or anyone. Always remember you

  10. Phyllis Moore says:
    16 Feb 2023
    It is so sad to hear Sharon has left us. She was a wonderful person and a cousin I am so proud to call "family." While I have not seen her in years, she is always in my heart. Some of my best memories are what a great friend she was to my Mom in my Mom's last years. She traveled with my Mom (including trips to CA to visit us) and was always there for her. RIP Sharon, and know you touched so many lives with your kindness and loving friendship!

  11. Barbara Hollinger says:
    16 Feb 2023
    Very sorry for your loss. Sharon was a wonderful caring person. She will be greatly missed.

  12. Ken Hamman Family says:
    15 Feb 2023
    We are so sorry for the loss of a beloved family member.
    Sharon was thoughtful, kind and gentle- all qualities necessary for being a successful teacher and mentor in alternative education. She was also a great daughter, sister and aunt to three nephews who were unduly influenced by their crazy uncle on the other side. Your patience with them and him was truly a virtue.
    You had a life well lived and you will surely be missed.

  13. France & Jacques Parent says:
    15 Feb 2023
    We are very sad about this bad news .We offer you our deepest sympathy. You say she was lucky to have us in her life, but we were very happy to have her in our hearts. thank you so much for informing us of this sad news. She will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. France Jacques PARENT the neighbors and friends from Quebec City.

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