

Sharon Kay Carnes, 67, of De Soto, KS., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she met.
Sharon was born on May 29, 1946 in Emporia, KS., to Wendell F. and Bernadette C. (Baalman) Hamman. She attended and graduated from Emporia High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education at Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. She married the love of her life C. Keith Carnes on February 15, 1964. Together they enjoyed camping and traveling. Sharon also enjoyed crafts, gardening and taking many pictures. Sharon was an accomplished teacher of mathematics. Due to several moves she taught at various schools, the longest of which was De Soto High School. She was the first recipient in Kansas of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. She was also a member of Phi Delta Kappa and received the Outstanding Teacher Award by Tandy Technology Scholars among other awards and accolades.
Sharon is preceded in death by her father: Wendell F. Hamman, loving son Bradley K. Carnes, grandson Griffin Carnes and brother Steven Hamman. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years C. Keith Carnes of the home. Sharon will be sadly missed by her mother Bernadette Hamman of Emporia, KS, son Scott Keith Carnes and his wife Angie of Olathe, KS., and daughter Kristin Kay Weast and her husband Paul of Bonner Springs, KS. Left behind to cherish her memory are her nine grandchildren: Skylar Carnes, Megan Landwehr, Tucker Landwehr, Cody Carnes, Kyle Carnes, Colby Landwehr, Braden Weast, Bo Carnes and Bailey Weast. Sharon is also survived by her siblings: Danny Hamman (Kathy) of Americus, KS., Gayla Streck (John) of Irving, TX., Ronda Alberg of Wichita, KS., Rick Hamman (Staci) of Emporia, KS. and Russ Hamman (Raquel) of Tonganoxie, KS.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Disease Research c/o McGilley & Frye Funeral Home.
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