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Sharon Sue
Mitchell
June 1, 1935 – March 28, 2025
Sharon Sue Mitchell, the daughter of Otho W. and Lillian (Million) Lewis, was born June 1, 1935, in Fairfax, Missouri. She passed away with her children by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her home in Corning, Iowa, the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 27 days.
Sharon grew up in the Emerson, Iowa area and graduated from Coburg High School. On June 19, 1954, Sharon was united in marriage to Raymond R. Mitchell in Stanton, Iowa. They made their home in Emerson where Sharon was busy as a homemaker and raising their children. In 1979, she and Raymond moved to Corning, Iowa. Sharon enjoyed attending and supporting all her children and grandchildren's sporting events. She was also very involved as a foster parent over the years, caring for and touching the lives of over 100 children Sharon was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Corning.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond on July 5, 2021; son, Wayne on August 4, 2021; brothers, William Lewis, Gary Lewis, and twin brother, Karen Lewis; sisters, Lorna Brown, Betty Bullington and Mary Waymire.
Sharon is survived by four children: Ronald (Pam) Mitchell of Park City, KS, Nancy (James) Handley of Glenwood, IA, Mark Mitchell of Corning, IA and Betty "BJ" Mitchell of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa
Burial will be in the Emerson Cemetery, Emerson, Iowa
Visitation with the family on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home
Memorials may be directed to the Hooves and Paws Rescue of the Heartland, Glenwood, Iowa
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Sharon's arrangements and serving her family.
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