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Sharon Highfil Obituary
Sharon was born on June 20, 1952, to Fred and Frances (O'Brien) Bookout in Branson, Mo. She graduated from Parkview High School and attended Central Bible College in Springfield. Sharon was a teacher working with pre-school aged children for many years, which she enjoyed very much. She was a resident at Ash Grove Health Care facility which she called home for many years, and where she had a host of friends. All who knew her would say that Sharon possessed a kind, generous and compassionate soul.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father and her sister Doris Dalla Rosa. She is survived by her mother, and brother Rick (Anita) Bookout, her children: Johnathan (Shauna) Highfill, Sarah Highfill, and grandchildren Adam, Aurora and Atley as well as many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Miracle Network
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