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Sharon K. Brown
1941 - 2026
BORN
1941
DIED
2026
FUNERAL HOME
1029 Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana
UPCOMING SERVICE
Visitation
Mar. 19, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory - Washington St.
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Sharon was born August 3, 1941, to Wayne and Kathryn Hiatt in Lafayette, Indiana. Sharon had 4 children, Michael Brown, Debbie (Mark) Sipes, Faith Walker, and Scott (Michele) Brown; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jack in 2025; and her daughter, Faith Walker in 2026.
Sharon worked at Dolly Madison Bakery for 24 years until her retirement in 2001. She enjoyed taking trips with friends, walking at the mall, playing Bingo, and spending time with family, especially at the river.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street; Pastor Luke Maggard will officiate. The funeral service will live stream at barkesweaverglick.com. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 12 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Sharon will be laid to rest at the Garland Brook Mausoleum. In memory of Sharon, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the Brown family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.
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