Sharon Kay Shepherd, age 77 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday. Memorial contributions in Sharon's name can be made to the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor and may be left in the care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at
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Sharon was born August 12, 1943 in Shawnee Mission, KS to William Lee Shepherd and Marcene Woolery-Shepherd. She spent her childhood years in the Osceola and Clinton areas. Then many years in Urich and Garden City. She was a talented beautician. Her little shop in Creighton was her dream come true. She then spent over 25 years as an in home caregiver after making her home in Clinton. She touched many lives and made a lasting impact on those she cared for. Her compassion, caring, genuine love, and sense of humor were her greatest contributions.
Sharon was always happy, had a smile on her face, a laugh to share and was never at a loss for words. If you ever saw her at WalMart blocking an aisle lost in conversation, you know that to be true. She loved spending time with Ed outdoors, camping, fishing and boating. They owned many campers throughout the years and could always be found around a campfire together. She also enjoyed growing flowers, swimming and anything in the sunshine. She loved to cook and was quite good at it. Preparing meals for others was one of her favorite things to do.
Sharon's greatest love was her family. They were always together, no matter the occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday, a holiday (Thanksgiving was her favorite) or just because it was Saturday. One of her favorite memories was her and the girls all rode around on country roads with nothing but time and each other. If you don't know what they were actually doing, don't ask.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dennis Shepherd & Ronnie Shepherd. She is survived by Ed Parks, of the home, her loving companion of 20 years. Her children Kim Willis (Ron Shanks) of Clinton, Kurt Helm (Michelle) of Deepwater, and Kelli Abbott (Paul) of Clinton. Her grandchildren Jenny Hann (Luke), Jamie McCoy (Royce Schulte) both of Clinton, and Kaylon Helm of Creighton. Two great grandchildren Alexa McCoy and Trenton Helm. She is survived by brothers Dwayne Shepherd of Warsaw and Jack Shepherd of Clinton.
Sharon was a member of the Clinton Christian Church. Her faith in God never waivered. They spoke daily. Her belief in the ever after never faltered.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
