Sharon Ann Whitsell, 79, of Lacey, WA passed away Sunday September 25th, 2022, as a result of ovarian cancer. She was born in Portland, Oregon September 1st, 1943, to Harvey and Elizabeth Reynolds. Sharon attended Siuslaw Junior High in Florence, OR and graduated from Taft high school in Lincoln City, OR. Sharon grew up on the Oregon coast where she eventually met Dale who became her husband in the year of 1966. While Dale served in the Air Force, the couple spent ten years being deployed to various duty assignments including: Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Puerto Rico, and Mississippi before they finally settled down in Lacey WA. Sharon especially loved traveling and camping in the Northwest with Dale during their many years of marriage. One thing is for sure...they always made sure to take time and visit their beloved Oregon Coast. On June 21st, 2022, Sharon and Dale celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary, and were truly best friends.
Sharon was a mother to four children: Russell, Michael, Staci, and Joseph. She was a devoted wife and loving mother who dedicated herself to raising her children. In addition to raising her own children, Sharon spent her youth as a babysitter, worked in a junior high as a teacher's assistant, and later dedicated many years to caring for children as a daycare provider. From babysitting, teaching, adoption, giving birth, running a daycare, and playing with her grandchildren, Sharon’s life has always been about children. The love, wisdom, and kindness she gave to children will be her most enduring legacy.
Sharon is survived by her spouse Dale Whitsell of Lacey, WA, her three children: Russell, Michael, and Staci, and five grandchildren: Gavin, Juniper, Lena, Owen, and Maxwell.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.millsandmillsfunerals.com for the Whitsell family.
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