Sharon L. Kupfersmith, 82, of Valley Center, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 22, 2020 in Wichita. Sharon was born the daughter of Robert and Viola Holt on October 12, 1937 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Sharon and Loyd Kupfersmith were united in marriage on December 21, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas. Sharon graduated with a masters degree in special education from Wichita State University and was co-founder of the Valley Center Pre-School. Her life was devoted to working with children. She retired from USD 259 after many years of service. She was a member of Riverlawn Christian Church in Wichita and worked in the children's ministries. She was devout Christian and truly loved her family and friends. Sharon was a loving grandmother and was always involved in her grandchildren's lives and activities. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her and just became a great-grandmother on November 1, 2019. She was an avid KU Basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; David and Steve Holt. Survivors include her loving husband; Loyd Kupfersmith of 61 years, children; Brian (Lisa) Kupfersmith, Kathy (Robert) Koenigsman, siblings; Carole (Tim) Smalley, Roberta (Bob) Knutson, Robert (Judy) Holt, Ronnie (Connie) Holt, Debbie (Ronnie) Weiser, sister-in-laws; Candy Holt, Joyce Holt, grandchildren; Curtis Kupfersmith, Taci (Ryan) Wilson, Missy Kupfersmith, Paul Richard, Keaton Koenigsman and great-grandson; Thatcher Wilson and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday January 26, 2020 at Hillside Funeral Home, 2929 W. 13th St., Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 27, 2020 at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Riverlawn Christian Church, Children's Ministries.
