Sharon Kay Messenger

Sharon Kay Messenger, Indianapolis, 68, passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was born November 29, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Jack and Helen (Raines) Garwood. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Garwood, Jack Garwood Jr., and Linda Bangert. Sharon was a loving and active mother, staying involved in the PTA and Little League and anything else her boys got into growing up. She enjoyed bowling, playing board and card games with her family, a daytime soap, doing a puzzle or crossword, or hit the casino. She also enjoyed crocheting so much she made both granddaughters their first baby blankets. Sharon cared for many family pets over the years to include gerbils, birds, cats, dogs, and fish and enjoyed the fall season and flowers. She was crazy about her granddaughters and so proud of their achievements, like seeing them off to college. She was a giving and caring wife, mother, sister, and grandma who will be remembered as a sweet and honest lady. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Messenger; sons, Tom Messenger and Tim Messenger (Melinda); granddaughters, Madison Kay Messenger and Haley Renee Messenger; siblings, Robert Garwood (Mary Lou), Sandy Callahan (Harold), Steve Garwood (Marti), and Jeffery Garwood (Peggy); and many extended family members and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at Little and Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St., Beech Grove, Indiana. Her Funeral Service will follow at 3:30 pm. Contributions in her memory may be made to: ASPCA, American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association. Please visit www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com to offer condolences, share memories, read the obituary, and view pictures and videos from her life.