Sharon Lynn Early-Hirt

Sharon Lynn (Dobson) Early-Hirt passed on to the Kingdom of Heaven on November 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 31, 1945, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late George Michael and Ruth Juanita (Shields) Dobson, Sharon spent her life caring for others. A longtime resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, she dedicated many years of service as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Community Hospital.

Anyone who truly knew Sharon knew her heart. She was a mother to all—a steady, comforting presence whose profound kindness, fierce resilience, and unwavering strength brought light and joy to everyone around her. Her capacity to love, nurture, and uplift knew no bounds, leaving an indelible mark on every life she touched.

Having completed her earthly journey, Sharon has been welcomed into eternal rest and reunited in Heaven with her parents; her son, Eric Jason Early; her husbands, Bob Early and Steve Hirt; and her brother, Michael Dobson.

She is survived by her sisters, Judith (Dobson) Anderson and Jamie (Dobson) Nicely; her brother, Bill Dobson; and her granddaughters, Erykah, Ashlynn, and Kimmie.

May her memory be a blessing and a source of enduring peace to all who loved her.

In accordance with her wishes, Sharon requested cremation with no services.

Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.