Sharon Guinter Knarr

Sharon Guinter Knarr obituary, Leesville, LA

Sharon Guinter Knarr

Sharon Knarr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jeane's Funeral Service - Leesville on Apr. 11, 2025.

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A celebration of life for Sharon Guinter Knarr will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 12:00PM at First Methodist Church of Hornbeck with Reverend Bill Moon officiating. Visitation will be begin at 10:00 AM and continue until time of service. Sharon Guinter Knarr was born on December 2, 1955, in Williamsport, PA and passed away on October 11, 2024, in Alexandria, LA at the age of 68. She grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life, Gilbert. The couple married and later relocated to Louisiana, where they raised their family and established roots. Sharon worked in the accounting profession, serving the communities of Vernon Parish and the surrounding areas since the 1980s. Sharon was an active member of First Methodist Church of Hornbeck, where she also held the position of treasurer. She was a gifted quilter and pianist, sharing her talents to benefit others. Those who knew her will remember Sharon for her kindness, her generosity and her immense heart. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gilbert Knarr of Anacoco; children, Vicki Nagayama and husband Cliff of Missouri, and Gilbert Knarr II of Florida; siblings, Laura Ortega, Mary L Guinter, Harold Guinter Jr and wife Mary, Oran Guinter and wife Marianne; brother in laws, William Knarr and wife Deb, Bruce Knarr and wife Karol; 5 nieces, 6 nephews, 5 great nephews, 3 great nieces and a host of extended family and friends In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her memory to Gideons International at PO Box 427, Leesville, LA 71446.
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