Sharon Hovatter

Sharon Hovatter obituary, Morgantown, WV

Sharon Hovatter

Sharon Hovatter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Sharon Faye Walls Hovatter, age 77, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown.
Born July 25, 1947 in Morgantown, Sharon was a daughter of the late Curtis Wayne and Leona Pearl Whitehair Walls.
Sharon is survived by two sons, Bradley A. Johnson and wife Cathy, and Doug Johnson and wife Karen all of Morgantown; four grandchildren, Bradley Johnson, Jr., Desiree Johnson, Cody Johnson, and Michaela Johnson; her siblings, Bertha Hadden and husband Jeff of Morgantown, and Lee Walls and wife Debbie of Clifton Mills; as well as her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John; and a brother Wayne Walls.
Sharon enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and crafting, along with attending Bingo on a regular basis. She was an excellent mother and adored her grandchildren.
At her request there will be no public services held, and Sharon will be cremated.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family.
Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered at www.smithfcc.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Sharon Hovatter, please visit our Tree Store.

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