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Sharon Shifflett Obituary

Sharon Kay (Brooks) Shifflett, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va., after a long battle with cancer with her husband and two sons by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1947, to the late Harry Carl and Pauline Dunn Brooks in Waynesboro, Va.

Sharon graduated from Waynesboro High School then Madison College and went on to pursue a career in teaching at Stuarts Draft High School for many years. She made many friends with faculty as well as students over the years.

Sharon was very active in Cub Scouts while her two sons were growing up, being a den mother for Pack 81 in Crimora, Va. Sharon had always farmed part time while teaching and raising a family at the home place. She eventually left teaching to pursue farming full time, always enjoying being outside at the farm.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Carl Brooks.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Shifflett; her two sons, Justin Shifflett and Whitley Dotson, Wyatt and Laura Shifflett; and her grandchildren, Seth, Ava, Jameson and Ruby. Sharon also leaves behind two special nephews, Todd and Nathan Brooks and many special friends including Wanda Lamb and the Woolford, Estes and Burner families.

The family would like to thank Nancy Adams, Dr. George Verghese, Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Christopher Heck and the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit of Augusta Health.

Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held and a Celebration of Life will be determined on a later date.

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a memorial contribution to St. Jude's (www.stride.org).

Relatives and friends may share condolences with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamickfuneralhomes.com.|Sharon Kay (Brooks) Shifflett, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va., after a long battle with cancer with her husband and two sons by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1947, to the late Harry Carl and Pauline Dunn Brooks in Waynesboro, Va.

Sharon graduated from Waynesboro High School then Madison College and went on to pursue a career in teaching at Stuarts Draft High School for many years. She made many friends with faculty as well as students over the years.

Sharon was very active in Cub Scouts while her two sons were growing up, being a den mother for Pack 81 in Crimora, Va. Sharon had always farmed part time while teaching and raising a family at the home place. She eventually left teaching to pursue farming full time, always enjoying being outside at the farm.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Carl Brooks.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Shifflett; her two sons, Justin Shifflett and Whitley Dotson, Wyatt and Laura Shifflett; and her grandchildren, Seth, Ava, Jameson and Ruby. Sharon also leaves behind two special nephews, Todd and Nathan Brooks and many special friends including Wanda Lamb and the Woolford, Estes and Burner families.

The family would like to thank Nancy Adams, Dr. George Verghese, Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Christopher Heck and the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit of Augusta Health.

Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held and a Celebration of Life will be determined on a later date.

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make a memorial contribution to St. Jude's (www.stride.org).

Relatives and friends may share condolences with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamickfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The News Virginian on Mar. 4, 2023.

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