Sharon Ann Cole, age 76, of Washburn, passed away at 7:30 am. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home. She was born August 30, 1946, in Santa Clara, California, the daughter of Kenneth Duke and Janet Marie (Hanna) Reynolds.

Sharon was a 1964 graduate of Culver City High School, in Culver City, California. Sharon was a beautician for 15 years, before becoming a manager for Sally Beauty Supply and retiring after 36 years. Sharon was sweet as can be but had a mouth like a sailor and was the backbone of the family. She was sassy and had a neat sense of humor but also as tough as boot leather. Her dogs were her children in her later years.

She married Donald Melbern Cole, Sr. and they were married for 51 years until his passing on September 13, 2017. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Deborah Cole of Galva, Kansas; two sons, Donnie Cole and his wife, Vicky, of Washburn, Missouri and David Cole of Waterloo, Iowa; nine grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth, and Janet; her husband, Donald; brother, Rick Reynolds; grandson, Caleb Ostapitch and great- granddaughter, Layla Cole.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, Missouri. Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.