Sharon Kay (Sailors) Smith of Lincoln, passed away on May 2, 2022. She was born July 13, 1937 in Rosalie to Guy & Ila Maude “Peggy” Sailors. She graduated from Rosalie High School in 1955 and attended Wayne State Teachers’ College earning her teaching certificate in 1957. She taught school in Coleridge, one year. She met Paul Dee Smith in 1954 on a blind date and married in 1958.
In 1981, after many moves, many houses and 4 children later they settled in Lincoln. Until her retirement in 2003 she ran a day care out of her home keeping several of her grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan and traveled often to her kids’ and grandkids sporting events. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church and altar society, Pink Sisters Auxiliary, and Catholic Daughters of America for many years.
She is survived by her children Jody (Dwayne)Cotton, Cheryl (Mark)Bell, Kevin Smith (Kim Young), Lisa (Steve)Andersen. Grandchildren Stephen Hooi, Adam (Morgan)Hooi, D.J. Cotton, Megan (Ishma)Valenti, Mariah (Jon)Becker, Zachary (Lauren)Bell, Madison Smith, Dalton Smith, Kennedy Smith, Braxton Smith, Dylan (Mandy)Andersen, Ethan Andersen, Payton Andersen. Great-grandchildren Ishma, Najah, & NaLana Valenti, Noah Labadie, & Henry Bell. Sisters Carol (Dwain)Ostrand, Elaine (Joe)Mallette, sister-in-law Irene Smith and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul D. Smith, and brother-in-law James T. Smith. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2022, 12 to 8 p.m., Family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home-Lincoln. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. both at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 735 South 36th Street, Lincoln on Friday, May 6, 2022. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials to Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Foundation or St. Teresa’s Catholic Church or family for later designation.
Condolences can be emailed to www.bmlfh.com Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
