Sharon Kay Sell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at her home in Bates City, Missouri at the age of 65. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.

Sharon was born in Clinton, Missouri on March 23rd, 1956, to Lester and Ella (Hart) Kidwiler. She was named after the "Rose of Sharon". It was her mother's favorite flower which her mother kept and cared for in her back yard. She was the middle child of five. Sharon and her siblings were raised in a strict household alongside Southern Baptist morals and principles.

Sharon and Ken married in March of 1975 and lived in San Diego before moving to Portland where Ken served in the Navy. After Ken finished his military service they moved back to the Clinton, Missouri area and later settled in Bates City. Sharon was active in the community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and served three years as an Alderman for Bates City.

Sharon enjoyed many hobbies, but her favorites were those of sewing and quilting. She had sewed beautiful quilts, for each of her children and grandchildren including her favorite pictures to remind each of them how special they were to her. Sharon loved to garden. She would can the vegetables from her garden each year and then distribute them throughout the family. Sharon's mom and dad introduced her to music as a child. Sharon's favorite song was "On The Wings of a Snow-White Dove" by Dolly Parton.

Sharon wanted to be remembered as a "Christian lady, who was involved, honest, and loving. She loved her kids, grandkids, the people around her. She loved life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ella Kidwiler and one sister Connie Hale.

Sharon is survived by her husband Ken Sell of the home, 2 children; Shawn (Kathy) Sell, Sheri (Jody) Chavez, 7 grandchildren; Dakota Sell, Cheyanne Sell, Alexis Huff, Ashley Huff, Amber Chavez, Austin Chavez, Alec Chavez, 3 siblings; Charlie Kidwiler, Lester Kidwiler, and Rhonda Nix.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Preferred Hospice of Lexington, Missouri and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.