Christine Elizabeth Sharbutt

Christine Elizabeth Sharbutt obituary

Christine Elizabeth Sharbutt

Christine Sharbutt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Grove on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Christine (Chris) Elizabeth Sharbutt, age 62, passed away in her home in Quapaw, OK with her family by her side. She was born on July 22, 1963 in Miami, OK to Robert Sharbutt and Judy Nell Leatherman.

Chris grew up and went to school in Picher, OK. She went by Chris to most people. She was a stay at home mom until the kids were school age. When she went to work, she was mostly in manufacturing and production. Chris attended NEO A&M College and studied Early Childhood Education. She loved to crochet, and she made everyone in her family a blanket as she was able. Chris will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Chris is preceded in death by her mother, Judy Inman; Father Robert Sharbutt and Stepfather Daniel Inman; her younger sister, Bobbie Jo Sharbutt; Younger brother, Jason (Tadpole) Sharbutt and older brother, Michael Sharbutt.

Chris is survived by her sons Bobby Ray Lake and his children Anthony, Austin, Annabelle, Abigail and Destiny, Nathan Ray Lake and his children Raven, Connor, Paisley, and Liam; stepsons, Stanley Lake, Michael Lake and Thomas Sharbutt; several great-grandchildren; her sibling, Nancy Sharbutt; extended family and friends.

Chris's Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 12:00pm, November 15, 2025 at the Highway Tabernacle, 220 S. Main St., Quapaw, OK 74363 with brother Ray Clonts officiating. Everyone is invited to have light fare food with Chris's family after her service. Chris's service will conclude in the Tabernacle.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson's Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 722 N. 46th St., Grove, OK 74344 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

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