Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax
It was my privilege to author the book, Memoirs of SHARON PLICHTA and include her in Men and Women of Valor in the Blue Ridge. Sharon was honored for her nursing valor in Vietnam with the Bronze Star. She served her country well and it was my blessing to know her. N.W.Boyer
Nancy Boyer
June 23, 2025 | Mt Airy, NC | Friend
a wonderful peson
johnny burris
June 14, 2024 | GALAX VA 24333, VA
Sharon was a high school classmate. She also served in the military like me. I'm sorry to hear about her passing. my condolences.
Roger Lineberry
June 11, 2024 | LONGVIEW, TX
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Sharon. She was a gracious and wonderful woman who served
her country, city and her Lord with great passion and dedication. I always enjoyed conversing with her and Frank as they were my neighbors and friends. May our heavenly Father grant the family with his love and mercy during this most difficult time.
Larry Spangler
June 11, 2024 | GALAX, VA | Friend
To the Family and Friends of Patriot Sharon Higgins Plichta,
On behalf of the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA), please except our condolences and heartfelt appreciation for Sharons selfless service to the nursing profession, the Army Nurse Corps and our Great Nation.
Once an Army Nurse, Always an Army Nurse.
Our hearts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss and celebrate Sharon's amazing life of abundant love, adventure, and duty to family and country joyously...
Donna Smawley
June 11, 2024
Group of 10 Trees
Chris and Rachael Higgins Russ
June 10, 2024 | Grayson, GA
Sharon and Frank were the nicest, sweetest 2 people to me during my employment at Mt. Vale. I always felt that they both had my back during troubling times. Both Sharon and Frank will be sorely missed.
Barbara Tarvid
June 10, 2024 | Fairfax, VA | Friend
To Jill and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of our Sweet Sharon, I count it honor to have known and served with her. She will forever remembered. Love and prayers, Helen Kyle
Helen Kyle
June 09, 2024 | Gaiax, VA | Friend
May God give you peace during this difficult time. Sharon was such a sweet person and great asset to our community.
Ruth Hall
June 09, 2024 | Galax, VA | Friend
Sharon Higgins Plichta, beloved wife, momma, and grandma passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Butner, NC surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank R. Plichta; parents, Dean & Mattie Lou Higgins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irl and Iris Cole and Dean and Elizabeth Robinson; and brother and sister-in-law, Worth (Sonny) and Kathleen Higgins. Sharon is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jill & Billy Griggs and grandson, Grayson Jones, all of Butner, NC; her sister, Imogene Frye of Winston-Salem; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Norma Higgins of Galax, VA, and Kenneth and Shelbie Higgins of Kernersville, NC; several nieces and nephews, 3 step granddaughters, 4 step great grandchildren, and special neighbors, the Colna family.
Sharon loved Jesus, her family, and serving others. She was a nurse and served in the Army Nurse Corps in Germany where she met and married Frank Plichta. They served together in the Vietnam War. After leaving the military, Sharon continued her career as a nurse, retiring as a Case Manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC.
After retiring, she returned to her beloved hometown of Galax, VA. Sharon served as a member of the Galax City Council and as Vice Mayor. She and her husband Frank served in local chapters of the American Legion and VFW. She was instrumental in the development of the Veterans Memorial at the Galax Library. Sharon leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and sweet memories for her family and friends.
The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Galax on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Dr. Rev. Kevin Rosenfeld and Pastor Sam Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vale Cemetery with Military Honors by the Grayson VFW Post 7726. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the First Baptist Church.
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