Sharon CLARK

1944 - 2026

Oct 24, 1944 - Feb 5, 2026

Sharon Kay Clark, 81, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Chattaroy, Washington. She was born on October 24, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, to Hazel and Floyd Nichols.

Sharon grew up in Spokane and graduated from Rogers High School in 1963. On March 7, 1964, she married the love of her life, Fred Clark, in Spokane. Together, they built a life centered on family, laughter, and service to others. Sharon and Fred purchased their first home on Liberty in Spokane in 1970 and lived there for 10 years until they outgrew it. That is when they made Chattaroy their home for the past 45 years.

Throughout her life, Sharon wore many hats. She worked as a medical assistant and in event catering, but her most cherished roles were wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the proud mother of five children, grandmother of 12, and great-grandmother of five - each of whom she adored and spoiled without apology.

Sharon had a caretaker's heart and was always willing to travel or rearrange her life to be by the side of someone who needed help or comfort. She had a rare gift for bringing joy into ordinary moments - often by making up songs on the spot, filling car rides and daily routines with laughter. A self-taught guitar player, she loved music, creativity, and fun in all its forms.

She took great pride in her yard work and outdoor landscaping, as well as decorating her home. Sharon also loved catering weddings and special events. Halloween was one of her favorite seasons - she enjoyed making costumes, including her own, and was frequently mistaken for one of the kids while trick-or-treating. Christmas, though, takes the cake in the Clark family. Sharon absolutely loved shopping for every member of the family each Christmas season, happily blowing past the budget in the name of love and joy!

Known for marching to the beat of her own drum, Sharon had a way of making light of any situation - sometimes intentionally, sometimes through a humorous misinterpretation of a word. She was an exceptional movie date, famous for smuggling in a personal pan pizza or candy to mix into the popcorn. She was also a devoted connoisseur of "fruity/fun" drinks and the very best two-step dance partner Fred could have asked for.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Fred Clark; sons, Chris Clark, Jeff Clark (Candy), and Shawn Clark (Christina); daughters, Jillene Tustian and Jennifer Knox (Clint); sister, Nancy Russell (Dan); 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Floyd Nichols, and her daughter-in-law, Terri Clark.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m., both at Hennessey Funeral Home, 2203 N. Division St., Spokane, Washington 99207. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall St., Spokane, Washington 99208. The family will host a reception following the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Twigs, 401 E. Farwell Rd., Spokane, WA 99218.

Please share your memories of Sharon on her tribute wall at www.hennesseyfh.com.