EARLTON — Sharon Jean Simmons, 75, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Earlton on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Sharon Jean Simmons was born on Oct. 19, 1949, to Richard and Louise (Packard) Kinney. Sharon graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont in 1966. On Feb. 20, 1980, Sharon married Larry Simmons. The two were married 40 years until his passing in 2020. Sharon dedicated her life to her children and family. She loved joking around with everyone, going dancing, camping and fishing. She was an excellent ceramics maker; many family members were gifted a ceramics piece handcrafted by her. Holidays and birthdays were special to Sharon. She loved when her entire family got together to celebrate. Sharon had a special love for her grandchildren, her eyes lit up every time she saw them. She loved showering them with gifts and hugs and kisses. Sharon’s love of children did not stop with her own family. She donated regularly to Children’s Mercy and to Walters Ministries. Sharon’s contribution built a teacher’s quarters for the Legacy School in Uganda.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Simmons; a son, Larry Don Simmons; her parents, Richard and Louise Kinney; and brothers, Keith, Daryl and Alvin Kinney.
Sharon’s legacy of love will withstand the years with her children, Richard Allen, Wade Wilson, Sonuahua Compton, Rick Wilson and Roxanne Brown; brothers, David and Roy Kinney; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Countryside Funeral Home in Chanute. The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Countryside Funeral Home with burial following at Earlton Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Walters Ministries, www.walterministries.org, and can be left with the funeral home.
