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Obituary for Sharon Kay Oliverius
Sharon Kay Oliverius, of Knox, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025.
Sharon was born on April 20, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Marguerite Clark Oliverius and Kenneth Keen who proceeded her in death in May of1944. At the age of 3 Sharon was adopted upon the marriage of her mother to James Oliverius of Knox, Indiana. She was a devoted aunt and sister and a cherished friend to many. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Knox High School, participated in 4-H for 10 years and won the canning competitions often. She was a member of the Rainbow Girls and the Order of the Eastern Star. Sharon attended Ball State University a short while and spent most of her working years bookkeeping for several businesses. She had a love of travel that took her to Hawaii and several states across the nation. She lived a few years in California and then Texas. She was the “Cool Aunt” spoiling her 2 nieces and nephew. In her free time she enjoyed all types of art from photography to painting and collecting owls. Sharon started gardening programs at both of the nursing homes she lived in over the past decade. She enjoyed tending to plants and people with her caring ways. Known for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering positive spirit, she touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her smile was contagious.
She is survived by her nieces, Jill (Adam) Collins of Winamac, Indiana. Jody (Jacob) Joseph of Culver, Indiana and nephew JD Oliverius of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sister-in-law Sally Oliverius and numerous great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marguerite Oliverius, Kenneth Keen, her brother James Clark Oliverius and a stillborn sister Donna Lee Keen.
A memorial service to honor Sharon’s life will be held at Noon (CST) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox with visitation being from 10am (CST) till the time of the services. Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate her life and share memories.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation at www.cherylskidsfund.org
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
29
Mar
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
MC Smith Funeral Home
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
Service
Saturday
29
Mar
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
MC Smith Funeral Home
153 E. Washington St
Knox, IN 46534
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