Sharon Locke worked in several downtown Bluffton businesses
Sharon Kay Locke, 77 of Bluffton died Aug. 31, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. Sharon was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Donavon and Ruth (Dally) Conrad. On Sept. 10, 1965, she married William Locke, who survives her in Bluffton.
Sharon worked at Ingalls Restaurant, Millager's Pharmacy, Bluffton College and she retired from M&R Plumbing in March of 2018. She was a member and the treasurer of Emmanuel United Church of Christ for many years.
In addition to her husband, Sharon is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Laing and Roxanna (Delbert Infinger) Miller; a son, Tom Miller; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, with another on the way; a sister-in-law, Leonna Conrad; two nephews and one niece.
Sharon was preceded in death by a son, Tim Miller, and a brother, Jan Conrad.
A memorial dervice will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept 6, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Jeremy Mann officiating. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ or a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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